Cognac is a strong alcoholic beverage with a rich aroma and flavor, so snacks should be chosen to complement it so that they emphasize the taste, not interrupt it. Experts advise avoiding products with excessive saltiness, pungency, acidity, or sweetness, RadioTrek reports.
Prohibited snacks include:
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Too salty or spicy: salty chips, shrimp, canned fish with a bright flavor, spicy sauces and marinades.
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Strongly acidic: lemon, vinegary snacks, pickles, and pickled vegetables.
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Sweets in excess: cream cake, milk chocolate candies, sweet carbonated drinks and juice cocktails.
Instead, cognac goes well with products that emphasize its aroma:
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Sweet snacks: dark or dark chocolate, nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts), dried fruits (dried apricots, raisins, figs), honey or small desserts with nuts.
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Salty and meat snacks: quality hard or semi-hard cheeses, smoked meats, light chips or crackers without excessive salt.
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Fruits: apples, pears, small pieces of citrus fruits - oranges or tangerines.
The main rule: the appetizer should not be too spicy or salty so as not to drown out the taste and aroma of the cognac.
