- 1 wholesugar cube
- 2 dashesAngostura bitters
- 0 topchampagne
Garnish: lemon twist
- Method
- Built
- Strength
- ~12% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Drop a sugar cube into a chilled flute.
- Soak the cube with the bitters.
- Top slowly with champagne.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
The story
A fixture of formal toasts since the 1800s, this one dresses up champagne with just enough sugar and bitters to turn a glass of fizz into an actual cocktail. It is one of the oldest drinks still served in its original form.
Flavour
Quick answers
Champagne Cocktail questions
How do you make a Champagne Cocktail?
Drop a sugar cube into a chilled flute. Soak the cube with the bitters. Top slowly with champagne. Twist a lemon peel over the top. You need 1 whole sugar cube, 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 0 top champagne.
What's in a Champagne Cocktail?
Sugar cube, Angostura bitters and champagne, garnished with lemon twist.
Is a Champagne Cocktail shaken or stirred?
Built. It is built straight in the glass.
What glass is a Champagne Cocktail served in?
A flute, with no ice.
How strong is a Champagne Cocktail?
About 12% ABV once it is diluted, on the lighter side for a cocktail.
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