Ingredients
- 120 ml Champagne
- 1 piece Sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 15 ml Cognac
- Garnish Lemon twist
Preparation
- Place a bitters-soaked sugar cube in a flute.
- Add cognac and slowly.
- Top with champagne.
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.
Similar cocktails
Seen in
- Casablanca 1942
Champagne cocktails are served at Rick's Café Américain throughout the film.
- Notorious 1946
Champagne flows at the party where Ingrid Bergman's character gathers intelligence.
- The Great Gatsby 2013
Champagne cocktails are consumed at Gatsby's extravagant parties.
- Titanic 1997
First-class passengers enjoy champagne cocktails in the ship's dining rooms.