cocktail Champagne Cocktail
Champagne Cocktail
Served in a flute
Ingredients
- 120 ml Champagne
- 1 piece Sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 15 ml Cognac
Preparation
Place a bitters-soaked sugar cube in a flute. Add cognac and slowly top with champagne.
Garnish
Lemon twist
Origin story
The Champagne Cocktail dates back to the 19th century, as a luxurious drink that combined the elegance of champagne with the sweetness of sugar and bitters. Its popularity soared during the Victorian era, becoming a staple at celebrations.