Spirits Cognac Age D'Or Shim Be the first to rate & review! Houston bartender Alba Huerta combines two grape-based ingredients: Cognac and sparkling red wine. The name of the drink refers to the golden age of cocktails in the South—the Pierre Ferrand 1840 here is a revival of the type of Cognac popular during that time; a shim is a kind of low-proof drink. Recipe from Food & Wine Cocktails 2015 By Alba Huerta Published on July 6, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Lucas Allen Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 Ingredients One 1-inch piece of lemongrass (inner bulb only), thinly sliced 1/4 ounce simple syrup 1 ounce overproof Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840 1/2 ounce Pineau des Charentes rosé (Cognac-fortified grape juice) Crushed ice 2 ounces chilled sparkling red wine 1 bunch of Champagne grapes, for garnish Directions In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the lemongrass with the simple syrup, then transfer to a chilled wineglass. Add the Cognac and Pineau des Charentes. Fill the glass with crushed ice and spin a swizzle stick or bar spoon between your hands to mix the drink. Top with the sparkling wine and garnish with the grapes. Rate it Print