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Champagne Cocktail
DRINKUP · BAR BOOK NO. 150
Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail

The Champagne Cocktail is one of the oldest cocktails, first appearing in Jerry Thomas's 1862 'Bartender's Guide.' It consists of chilled champagne, cognac, Angostura bitters, and a sugar cube, sometimes with the addition of Cointreau. It symbolizes elegance and celebration, making it a classic holiday drink.

Flavor
The Champagne Cocktail combines the refreshing effervescence of champagne with the richness of cognac, complemented by the complex herbal and spice notes from Angostura bitters, creating an elegant and balanced flavor profile.
Difficulty
Moderate
Glassware
Champagne glass
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01
RECIPE

Ingredients

5 ingredients

01Champagne90ml
02cognac10ml
03Angostura bitters2滴
04Sugar Cube1块
05Cointreau数滴
02 · METHOD

Method

  1. 01

    Place the sugar cube and two drops of bitters in a champagne flute, add cognac, then slowly pour in chilled champagne.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?
The Champagne Cocktail combines the refreshing effervescence of champagne with the richness of cognac, complemented by the complex herbal and spice notes from Angostura bitters, creating an elegant and balanced flavor profile.
Which glass should I use?
Champagne glass
Is it beginner-friendly?
Moderate