Hennessy Henny Iced Tea Ready to Serve RTD Cognac Cocktail Hennessy VS Black Tea Citrus Lemon 18% ABV 375ml
Hennessy Henny Iced Tea Ready to Serve RTD Cognac Cocktail Hennessy VS Black Tea Citrus Lemon 18% ABV 375ml
"Hennessy Sweet Tea" has been a fixture of American cocktail culture for decades — a combination deeply embedded in the music, food, and social traditions of the American South and referenced across genres of popular culture from hip-hop to country. It is the kind of drink that needs no recipe card because everyone already knows it: Hennessy poured over sweet tea with a wedge of lemon, cold and easy, served in a tall glass on a warm afternoon. For years, making one required keeping both a bottle of Cognac and a pitcher of tea on hand. The Henny Iced Tea ends that inconvenience permanently.
This is Hennessy's official, premium ready-to-serve version of that beloved combination — Hennessy VS Cognac blended with high-quality black tea and a bright citrus lemon finish, crafted by the Maison's blenders in Cognac, France, and bottled at 18% ABV in a convenient 375ml format. The result honors the cultural legacy of the original while adding the precision and consistency that a two-century-old Cognac house brings to everything it touches. The signature toasted oak and warm vanilla of the Hennessy VS Cognac backbone carries through the black tea character — not masked by it — producing a cocktail that is simultaneously the most familiar and the most sophisticated iced tea a glass of ice has ever held.
The Henny Iced Tea is the most universally approachable of the three Hennessy ready-to-serve expressions — a flavor profile that requires no category expertise, no Cognac knowledge, and no acquired taste. If you've ever enjoyed sweet tea, you'll love this. If you already love Hennessy, this will make perfect sense. Pour it over ice, add a lemon wedge, and hand it to someone. The glass will be empty before you've had time to explain what's in it.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Maison Hennessy has been producing Cognac in the Charente River town of Cognac, France since 1765 — 260 years of blending expertise that has made the Hennessy name the most recognized in the global Cognac category. The Henny Iced Tea is built on Hennessy VS — the house's most approachable and widely distributed expression, itself a multi-cru blend of eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of two years in Limousin oak, producing the characteristic Hennessy notes of vanilla, fresh fruit, and warm toasted oak that form the RTD cocktail's backbone.
The Henny Iced Tea's cultural roots are specifically American and specifically Southern. "Hennessy Sweet Tea" — Cognac poured over brewed sweet tea, often with lemon — has been a staple in American Southern drinking culture for generations, crossing into broader mainstream awareness through its frequent references in hip-hop and popular culture. Recognizing this legacy as both a cultural asset and an opportunity to serve existing Hennessy consumers in a new format, the Maison launched the official ready-to-serve version in 2025/2026, bringing the same production standards that govern every Hennessy expression to a cocktail that had previously existed only in informal, bar-mixed form.
The Henny Iced Tea is crafted with Hennessy VS as its base spirit, blended with crisp black tea and bright citrus — lemon zest and citrus notes providing the refreshing, slightly tart finish that balances the Cognac's warmth and the tea's natural tannin. The 18% ABV bottling strength matches the Henny Rita and Henny Berry — delivering genuine alcohol presence while keeping the cocktail approachable, refreshing, and suitable for warm-weather serving across a wide range of occasions. The 375ml format provides two to four servings depending on pour size — ideal for solo relaxation, sharing between two, or contributing to a hosted gathering alongside the other Henny RTD expressions.
Critics Reviews
There are no widely published numeric scores from major trade critics available for this release. The Henny Iced Tea's reputation rests on the Hennessy brand's 260-year blending heritage, the cultural authenticity of the original Hennessy Sweet Tea tradition it formally commemorates, and the straightforward quality and consistency of the ready-to-serve formulation.
Tasting Profile
Nose Light, inviting, and immediately familiar — the black tea's clean, slightly astringent character arriving first alongside a bright citrus lemon note that adds freshness and lift. Beneath the tea and citrus, the warm, rounded character of Hennessy VS emerges gently — vanilla and soft toasted oak adding a depth and warmth that are unmistakably Cognac without competing with the tea's lead role. The overall impression is of a perfectly made Arnold Palmer that has been quietly upgraded by something considerably more interesting than vodka.
Palate Smooth, crisp, and refreshing — the most immediately approachable of the three Hennessy RTD expressions. Black tea arrives first with its characteristic clean, slightly tannic quality before softening into a mild sweetness and the bright citrus lemon that carries through the mid-palate. The Hennessy VS backbone — toasted oak, warm vanilla, a whisper of dried apricot — is consistently present beneath the tea character, adding depth and a Cognac warmth that elevates the whole profile above a standard flavored iced tea. The balance between tea crispness and Cognac smoothness is genuinely well-judged: neither dominates, and neither is lost.
Finish Clean, crisp, and refreshingly short — exactly as a great iced tea cocktail should finish. Lemon citrus and tea tannin lead the close before the Cognac's vanilla warmth provides a final, gentle echo of smooth French oak. The finish is lighter and crisper than either the Henny Rita or Henny Berry — a quality that makes the Henny Iced Tea the most sessionable of the three RTD expressions and the most natural choice for warm-weather, outdoor, and casual occasion drinking.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV | 18% ABV |
| Format | Ready-to-Serve (RTS) — pour over ice |
| Base Spirit | Hennessy VS Cognac — Maison Hennessy, Cognac, France |
| Flavors | High-quality black tea · Lemon citrus |
| Cultural Origin | Hennessy Sweet Tea — American Southern cocktail tradition · Hip-hop culture |
| Official Launch | 2025/2026 — Maison Hennessy |
| Serve | Pour over ice · Lemon wedge garnish recommended |
| Style / Identity | Cognac-based iced tea RTD — crisp, smooth, familiar, universally approachable |
| Aromas & Flavors | Black tea, lemon zest, citrus, vanilla, toasted oak, mild sweetness, Cognac warmth |
| Bottle Size | 375ml |
| Serves | Approximately 2–4 pours over ice |
Serving & Occasion
The Henny Iced Tea is at its absolute best poured straight from the bottle over a tall glass packed with ice — the cold amplifying the tea's crispness and the Cognac's smooth vanilla character simultaneously. A lemon wedge garnish is the natural and recommended finish — its citrus oils amplifying the lemon notes already present in the cocktail. A sprig of fresh mint adds a Southern sweet tea feel that is visually and aromatically appealing. For a lighter, longer serve, a splash of premium sparkling water or lemon-flavored sparkling water extends the cocktail into a refreshing spritz format. Outstanding for warm-weather entertaining, backyard gatherings, picnics, tailgating, afternoon relaxation, and any occasion where refreshing, easy-to-serve, crowd-pleasing cocktails are needed without the effort of bar setup. The most universally appealing of the Hennessy RTD range for guests who don't normally drink Cognac — the iced tea flavor provides immediate comfort and familiarity while the Hennessy VS quietly introduces them to the category.
Hennessy Henny Iced Tea Ready to Serve RTD Cognac Cocktail Hennessy VS Black Tea Citrus Lemon 18% ABV 375ml
"Hennessy Sweet Tea" has been a fixture of American cocktail culture for decades — a combination deeply embedded in the music, food, and social traditions of the American South and referenced across genres of popular culture from hip-hop to country. It is the kind of drink that needs no recipe card because everyone already knows it: Hennessy poured over sweet tea with a wedge of lemon, cold and easy, served in a tall glass on a warm afternoon. For years, making one required keeping both a bottle of Cognac and a pitcher of tea on hand. The Henny Iced Tea ends that inconvenience permanently.
This is Hennessy's official, premium ready-to-serve version of that beloved combination — Hennessy VS Cognac blended with high-quality black tea and a bright citrus lemon finish, crafted by the Maison's blenders in Cognac, France, and bottled at 18% ABV in a convenient 375ml format. The result honors the cultural legacy of the original while adding the precision and consistency that a two-century-old Cognac house brings to everything it touches. The signature toasted oak and warm vanilla of the Hennessy VS Cognac backbone carries through the black tea character — not masked by it — producing a cocktail that is simultaneously the most familiar and the most sophisticated iced tea a glass of ice has ever held.
The Henny Iced Tea is the most universally approachable of the three Hennessy ready-to-serve expressions — a flavor profile that requires no category expertise, no Cognac knowledge, and no acquired taste. If you've ever enjoyed sweet tea, you'll love this. If you already love Hennessy, this will make perfect sense. Pour it over ice, add a lemon wedge, and hand it to someone. The glass will be empty before you've had time to explain what's in it.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Maison Hennessy has been producing Cognac in the Charente River town of Cognac, France since 1765 — 260 years of blending expertise that has made the Hennessy name the most recognized in the global Cognac category. The Henny Iced Tea is built on Hennessy VS — the house's most approachable and widely distributed expression, itself a multi-cru blend of eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of two years in Limousin oak, producing the characteristic Hennessy notes of vanilla, fresh fruit, and warm toasted oak that form the RTD cocktail's backbone.
The Henny Iced Tea's cultural roots are specifically American and specifically Southern. "Hennessy Sweet Tea" — Cognac poured over brewed sweet tea, often with lemon — has been a staple in American Southern drinking culture for generations, crossing into broader mainstream awareness through its frequent references in hip-hop and popular culture. Recognizing this legacy as both a cultural asset and an opportunity to serve existing Hennessy consumers in a new format, the Maison launched the official ready-to-serve version in 2025/2026, bringing the same production standards that govern every Hennessy expression to a cocktail that had previously existed only in informal, bar-mixed form.
The Henny Iced Tea is crafted with Hennessy VS as its base spirit, blended with crisp black tea and bright citrus — lemon zest and citrus notes providing the refreshing, slightly tart finish that balances the Cognac's warmth and the tea's natural tannin. The 18% ABV bottling strength matches the Henny Rita and Henny Berry — delivering genuine alcohol presence while keeping the cocktail approachable, refreshing, and suitable for warm-weather serving across a wide range of occasions. The 375ml format provides two to four servings depending on pour size — ideal for solo relaxation, sharing between two, or contributing to a hosted gathering alongside the other Henny RTD expressions.
Critics Reviews
There are no widely published numeric scores from major trade critics available for this release. The Henny Iced Tea's reputation rests on the Hennessy brand's 260-year blending heritage, the cultural authenticity of the original Hennessy Sweet Tea tradition it formally commemorates, and the straightforward quality and consistency of the ready-to-serve formulation.
Tasting Profile
Nose Light, inviting, and immediately familiar — the black tea's clean, slightly astringent character arriving first alongside a bright citrus lemon note that adds freshness and lift. Beneath the tea and citrus, the warm, rounded character of Hennessy VS emerges gently — vanilla and soft toasted oak adding a depth and warmth that are unmistakably Cognac without competing with the tea's lead role. The overall impression is of a perfectly made Arnold Palmer that has been quietly upgraded by something considerably more interesting than vodka.
Palate Smooth, crisp, and refreshing — the most immediately approachable of the three Hennessy RTD expressions. Black tea arrives first with its characteristic clean, slightly tannic quality before softening into a mild sweetness and the bright citrus lemon that carries through the mid-palate. The Hennessy VS backbone — toasted oak, warm vanilla, a whisper of dried apricot — is consistently present beneath the tea character, adding depth and a Cognac warmth that elevates the whole profile above a standard flavored iced tea. The balance between tea crispness and Cognac smoothness is genuinely well-judged: neither dominates, and neither is lost.
Finish Clean, crisp, and refreshingly short — exactly as a great iced tea cocktail should finish. Lemon citrus and tea tannin lead the close before the Cognac's vanilla warmth provides a final, gentle echo of smooth French oak. The finish is lighter and crisper than either the Henny Rita or Henny Berry — a quality that makes the Henny Iced Tea the most sessionable of the three RTD expressions and the most natural choice for warm-weather, outdoor, and casual occasion drinking.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV | 18% ABV |
| Format | Ready-to-Serve (RTS) — pour over ice |
| Base Spirit | Hennessy VS Cognac — Maison Hennessy, Cognac, France |
| Flavors | High-quality black tea · Lemon citrus |
| Cultural Origin | Hennessy Sweet Tea — American Southern cocktail tradition · Hip-hop culture |
| Official Launch | 2025/2026 — Maison Hennessy |
| Serve | Pour over ice · Lemon wedge garnish recommended |
| Style / Identity | Cognac-based iced tea RTD — crisp, smooth, familiar, universally approachable |
| Aromas & Flavors | Black tea, lemon zest, citrus, vanilla, toasted oak, mild sweetness, Cognac warmth |
| Bottle Size | 375ml |
| Serves | Approximately 2–4 pours over ice |
Serving & Occasion
The Henny Iced Tea is at its absolute best poured straight from the bottle over a tall glass packed with ice — the cold amplifying the tea's crispness and the Cognac's smooth vanilla character simultaneously. A lemon wedge garnish is the natural and recommended finish — its citrus oils amplifying the lemon notes already present in the cocktail. A sprig of fresh mint adds a Southern sweet tea feel that is visually and aromatically appealing. For a lighter, longer serve, a splash of premium sparkling water or lemon-flavored sparkling water extends the cocktail into a refreshing spritz format. Outstanding for warm-weather entertaining, backyard gatherings, picnics, tailgating, afternoon relaxation, and any occasion where refreshing, easy-to-serve, crowd-pleasing cocktails are needed without the effort of bar setup. The most universally appealing of the Hennessy RTD range for guests who don't normally drink Cognac — the iced tea flavor provides immediate comfort and familiarity while the Hennessy VS quietly introduces them to the category.
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Description
"Hennessy Sweet Tea" has been a fixture of American cocktail culture for decades — a combination deeply embedded in the music, food, and social traditions of the American South and referenced across genres of popular culture from hip-hop to country. It is the kind of drink that needs no recipe card because everyone already knows it: Hennessy poured over sweet tea with a wedge of lemon, cold and easy, served in a tall glass on a warm afternoon. For years, making one required keeping both a bottle of Cognac and a pitcher of tea on hand. The Henny Iced Tea ends that inconvenience permanently.
This is Hennessy's official, premium ready-to-serve version of that beloved combination — Hennessy VS Cognac blended with high-quality black tea and a bright citrus lemon finish, crafted by the Maison's blenders in Cognac, France, and bottled at 18% ABV in a convenient 375ml format. The result honors the cultural legacy of the original while adding the precision and consistency that a two-century-old Cognac house brings to everything it touches. The signature toasted oak and warm vanilla of the Hennessy VS Cognac backbone carries through the black tea character — not masked by it — producing a cocktail that is simultaneously the most familiar and the most sophisticated iced tea a glass of ice has ever held.
The Henny Iced Tea is the most universally approachable of the three Hennessy ready-to-serve expressions — a flavor profile that requires no category expertise, no Cognac knowledge, and no acquired taste. If you've ever enjoyed sweet tea, you'll love this. If you already love Hennessy, this will make perfect sense. Pour it over ice, add a lemon wedge, and hand it to someone. The glass will be empty before you've had time to explain what's in it.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Maison Hennessy has been producing Cognac in the Charente River town of Cognac, France since 1765 — 260 years of blending expertise that has made the Hennessy name the most recognized in the global Cognac category. The Henny Iced Tea is built on Hennessy VS — the house's most approachable and widely distributed expression, itself a multi-cru blend of eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of two years in Limousin oak, producing the characteristic Hennessy notes of vanilla, fresh fruit, and warm toasted oak that form the RTD cocktail's backbone.
The Henny Iced Tea's cultural roots are specifically American and specifically Southern. "Hennessy Sweet Tea" — Cognac poured over brewed sweet tea, often with lemon — has been a staple in American Southern drinking culture for generations, crossing into broader mainstream awareness through its frequent references in hip-hop and popular culture. Recognizing this legacy as both a cultural asset and an opportunity to serve existing Hennessy consumers in a new format, the Maison launched the official ready-to-serve version in 2025/2026, bringing the same production standards that govern every Hennessy expression to a cocktail that had previously existed only in informal, bar-mixed form.
The Henny Iced Tea is crafted with Hennessy VS as its base spirit, blended with crisp black tea and bright citrus — lemon zest and citrus notes providing the refreshing, slightly tart finish that balances the Cognac's warmth and the tea's natural tannin. The 18% ABV bottling strength matches the Henny Rita and Henny Berry — delivering genuine alcohol presence while keeping the cocktail approachable, refreshing, and suitable for warm-weather serving across a wide range of occasions. The 375ml format provides two to four servings depending on pour size — ideal for solo relaxation, sharing between two, or contributing to a hosted gathering alongside the other Henny RTD expressions.
Critics Reviews
There are no widely published numeric scores from major trade critics available for this release. The Henny Iced Tea's reputation rests on the Hennessy brand's 260-year blending heritage, the cultural authenticity of the original Hennessy Sweet Tea tradition it formally commemorates, and the straightforward quality and consistency of the ready-to-serve formulation.
Tasting Profile
Nose Light, inviting, and immediately familiar — the black tea's clean, slightly astringent character arriving first alongside a bright citrus lemon note that adds freshness and lift. Beneath the tea and citrus, the warm, rounded character of Hennessy VS emerges gently — vanilla and soft toasted oak adding a depth and warmth that are unmistakably Cognac without competing with the tea's lead role. The overall impression is of a perfectly made Arnold Palmer that has been quietly upgraded by something considerably more interesting than vodka.
Palate Smooth, crisp, and refreshing — the most immediately approachable of the three Hennessy RTD expressions. Black tea arrives first with its characteristic clean, slightly tannic quality before softening into a mild sweetness and the bright citrus lemon that carries through the mid-palate. The Hennessy VS backbone — toasted oak, warm vanilla, a whisper of dried apricot — is consistently present beneath the tea character, adding depth and a Cognac warmth that elevates the whole profile above a standard flavored iced tea. The balance between tea crispness and Cognac smoothness is genuinely well-judged: neither dominates, and neither is lost.
Finish Clean, crisp, and refreshingly short — exactly as a great iced tea cocktail should finish. Lemon citrus and tea tannin lead the close before the Cognac's vanilla warmth provides a final, gentle echo of smooth French oak. The finish is lighter and crisper than either the Henny Rita or Henny Berry — a quality that makes the Henny Iced Tea the most sessionable of the three RTD expressions and the most natural choice for warm-weather, outdoor, and casual occasion drinking.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV | 18% ABV |
| Format | Ready-to-Serve (RTS) — pour over ice |
| Base Spirit | Hennessy VS Cognac — Maison Hennessy, Cognac, France |
| Flavors | High-quality black tea · Lemon citrus |
| Cultural Origin | Hennessy Sweet Tea — American Southern cocktail tradition · Hip-hop culture |
| Official Launch | 2025/2026 — Maison Hennessy |
| Serve | Pour over ice · Lemon wedge garnish recommended |
| Style / Identity | Cognac-based iced tea RTD — crisp, smooth, familiar, universally approachable |
| Aromas & Flavors | Black tea, lemon zest, citrus, vanilla, toasted oak, mild sweetness, Cognac warmth |
| Bottle Size | 375ml |
| Serves | Approximately 2–4 pours over ice |
Serving & Occasion
The Henny Iced Tea is at its absolute best poured straight from the bottle over a tall glass packed with ice — the cold amplifying the tea's crispness and the Cognac's smooth vanilla character simultaneously. A lemon wedge garnish is the natural and recommended finish — its citrus oils amplifying the lemon notes already present in the cocktail. A sprig of fresh mint adds a Southern sweet tea feel that is visually and aromatically appealing. For a lighter, longer serve, a splash of premium sparkling water or lemon-flavored sparkling water extends the cocktail into a refreshing spritz format. Outstanding for warm-weather entertaining, backyard gatherings, picnics, tailgating, afternoon relaxation, and any occasion where refreshing, easy-to-serve, crowd-pleasing cocktails are needed without the effort of bar setup. The most universally appealing of the Hennessy RTD range for guests who don't normally drink Cognac — the iced tea flavor provides immediate comfort and familiarity while the Hennessy VS quietly introduces them to the category.
