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    Sep 15, 2021 · Modified: Jan 7, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Cognac And Sprite: The KC Tea

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    Cognac and Sprite, The KC Tea, The Playmaker…whatever name you want to call it, this cocktail is unbelievably good. Not only is it delicious, but it is also really easy to make. Let’s learn how!

    Closeup of a cognac and sprite with a lemon wedge on the rim.
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    • What is a Cognac and Sprite?
    • How to make this drink:
    • Recipe

    What is a Cognac and Sprite?

    Cognac and Sprite is better known by it’s street name, KC Tea. This drink was popularized in the mid 2000s by rapper, Tech N9ne. The drink name is a shout out to his hometown, Kansas City, hence the KC. His preferred version is made with Hennessey because, of course it is.

    But you, as a non-hip-hop star, can use any cognac you want. We personally are a little more early 2000s hip-hop and go with the more Busta Rhymes friendly, Courvosier.

    Why use a Sprite Mixer?

    The lemon lime flavor of Sprite goes well with almost anything. You can make your Margarita stand out a little more, make a tequila and sprite, as well as add some sweetness and bubbles to any cocktail you choose. It’s easy to add in and doesn’t cost too much either.

    We like to use Sprite with a lot of different liquors. Try out a Gin and Sprite, Rum and Sprite, and Vodka and Sprite.

    Other Soft Drink Mixers

    If you want to try something a little different than Sprite, you’re in luck. There are a ton of other sodas that also work great as drink mixers. We like to use Coca-Cola (or Diet Coke), Ginger Ale, and Root Beer.

    If you want a few recipes to try out each of these, the the Vodka Ginger Ale, Rum and Coke, Jack and Coke, and the Lynchburg Beer aka Whiskey and Root Beer are all at the top of our list.

    Ingredients for a cognac and sprite on a wooden table.

    How to make this drink:

    The KC Tea is super simple to make. You just need a few ingredients and you’re on your way.

    Step One

    Fill a highball glass all the way to the top with ice

    Pouring cognac into a jigger.

    Step Two

    Pour 2 oz of Courvosier, Hennessey, or any other cognac you like over the ice.

    Pouring sprite into a glass with cognac.

    Step Three

    Top off the glass with Sprite or Sprite Zero. This is usually around 4 oz.

    Adding a lemon wedge to the rim of a cognac and sprite.

    Step Four

    Add ½ oz of lemon juice or squeeze in a lemon wedge

    Stirring a cognac and sprite.

    Step Four

    Stir your drink with a bar spoon.

    Step Five

    Rim your glass with a lemon wedge, kick back, relax, and get krunked!

    Playmaker Variation

    The Playmaker usually has Hennessey. The recipe is the same except instead of 4 oz of Sprite you only do 2 oz and add in 2 oz of cranberry juice.

    Recipe

    Cognac and Sprite

    Cognac And Sprite: The KC Tea (w/ Playmaker Variation)

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    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • bar spoon
    • (Optional) Mixing tumbler
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz cognac
    • 4 oz Sprite 2 oz for Playmaker
    • 1 squeezed lemon wedge
    • 1 lemon wedge garnish
    • 2 oz (optional) cranberry juice 2 oz for Playmaker

    Instructions
     

    • Fill highball glass with ice
    • Add in 2 oz of cognac
    • Top off with Sprite (approximately 4 oz)
    • (Playmaker Variation) use 2 oz Sprite and 2 oz cranberry juice
    • Add a squeezed lemon wedge
    • Stir gently with bar spoon
    • Garnish with lemon wedge
    • Enjoy!
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    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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