Hennessy Henny Iced Tea is the official ready to serve version of the iconic Hennessy and iced tea pairing, a cocktail that has been a staple of American Southern bar culture and global music references for decades, finally bottled by the maison itself. Part of the brand new Hennessy Very Special Cocktails line launched in late 2025, the recipe combines authentic Hennessy VS cognac with the crisp natural flavors of black tea, orange, and lemon, prebatched and proofed down to a sessionable 18% ABV. The base spirit is built on the same Hennessy VS used in countless cocktail recipes, with its soft vanilla, toasted oak, and gentle spice notes anchoring the bright citrus and tea backbone. Designed for the modern host, the bottle is built around speed and consistency. Just chill, pour over fresh ice, and serve. Sold in a 375ml format alongside Henny Berry and Henny Rita, the three expressions that make up the inaugural Hennessy ready to serve cocktail range. A laid back refresher with the Hennessy name and quality behind it.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Hennessy |
| Producer |
Maison Hennessy, Cognac, France (LVMH / Moët Hennessy) |
| Founded |
1765 |
| Series |
Hennessy Very Special Cocktails (Ready to Serve) |
| Category |
Cognac Based Ready to Serve Cocktail, Iced Tea Inspired |
| Base Spirit |
Hennessy Very Special (VS) Cognac |
| Flavor Profile |
Black tea, orange, lemon, with VS cognac's vanilla and spice backbone |
| Released |
2025 / 2026 |
| ABV |
18% |
| Proof |
36 |
| Bottle Size |
375ml |
| Serve |
Chill, pour over fresh ice |
| Country |
France (Cognac region) |
| Sister Products |
Henny Berry, Henny Rita |
Tasting Notes
Color: Burnished amber with warm copper highlights.
Nose: Black tea leaf and bright citrus zest lead, lifted by gentle Hennessy VS vanilla, light toasted oak, and a soft sweetness underneath.
Palate: Crisp and refreshing, with cooled black tea up front, juicy orange and lemon citrus through the mid palate, and the VS cognac's soft spice and vanilla rounding out the back. Balanced rather than cloying, with the citrus pulling the sweetness back.
Finish: Clean and refreshing with a gentle citrus snap, lingering tea tannin, and a soft cognac warmth on the fade.
FAQ
What is Henny Iced Tea? It is the official ready to serve version of the popular Hennessy and iced tea cocktail, prebatched at the Hennessy maison in France using authentic Hennessy VS cognac, real black tea, orange, and lemon. Part of the new Hennessy Very Special Cocktails line.
How do I serve it? Chill the bottle, then pour over fresh ice. No mixing or additional ingredients required. A lemon wheel or orange twist makes a nice garnish but is not necessary.
What is the ABV? 18% ABV (36 proof), the standard sessionable strength for the Hennessy Very Special Cocktails RTS line. Lower than straight cognac, designed for ice and casual sipping.
What other Hennessy ready to serve cocktails are available? Two sister expressions launched alongside Henny Iced Tea: Henny Berry (a berry forward profile) and Henny Rita (a margarita inspired cognac twist with citrus and agave). All three are 375ml at 18% ABV.
How does this compare to Hennessy VS cognac? Henny Iced Tea uses Hennessy VS as the base spirit, so the cognac character is present but dialed back as part of a balanced cocktail. For straight cognac sipping, the original Hennessy VS bottle remains the reference. This is a ready to drink cocktail format, not a substitute for the cognac itself.
Where can I buy Hennessy Henny Iced Tea online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
