Classics
Champagne Cocktail
A tiny adjustment turns a glass of bubbles into a complete aperitivo without losing its celebratory snap.
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Reference: Jerry Thomas · 1887 · Open source page ↗ · Scale it, save it, or twist it below.
Method buildGlass coupeFinish Lemon twist
Ingredients
Sparkling wine lifted with bitters, lemon oil, and restrained sweetness.
Taste: toasted citrus · dry bubbles · aromatic spice
Brut sparkling wine
100ml
Demerara syrup
5ml
Angostura bitters
2 dashes
2ml
How to make it
Add the syrup and bitters to a well-chilled coupe.
Pour in the sparkling wine slowly and give one gentle lift with a spoon.
Express a lemon twist over the bubbles and rest it on the rim.
Source: Jerry Thomas, Bar-Tender's Guide (1887), LOC 07000656 pp. 21-22, images 25-26 · A trusted classic — make it as-is, scale it, or twist it.
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