'El Clásico Miami' Tournament: 2 Easy, Delectable Cocktail Recipes To Celebrate The Game From Home

World's eyes turn to Miami from July 26 to 29 as the best of sports and entertainment collide. Beginning with a match between two of Europe’s top soccer clubs on July 26, the rest of the week will be filled with parties, concerts and events under the lights and sun of Miami.

The incredible week culminates as the greatest rivalry in sports – Real Madrid versus FC Barcelona – lands at the beautiful Hard Rock Stadium. So what about enjoying “El Clásico Miami” match on July 29 with a cognac that is at least 4 years old, aged in Limousin oak barrels? Sounds good? If you like brandy, the you might love its variety. Hennessy VSOP Privilege Cognac tasting notes are the flavor you need to delight.

The strong bouquet of fruits, hints of honey and the woody hints of this innovative Cognac will make any concoction something unique and exquisite.

Find below two two delectable recipes to celebrate the game from home:

• Miami Sunset – El Atardecer de Miami

INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ oz. Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège

1/3 oz. Agave nectar

1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice

2/3 oz. Sparkling water

DIRECTIONS

Combine Hennessy, agave nectar, and lime juice in a shaker with ice; shake and strain into a wine glass. Add additional ice cubes and top with sparkling water.

• El Clásico Sazerac

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ oz. Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège

1/4 oz. Simple syrup

1/8 oz. Absinthe (rinse)

5 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Lemon twist

DIRECTIONS

Pour Hennessy, simple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice; stir until chilled. Wash rocks glass with absinthe and strain mixing glass contents in; garnish with lemon twist.