Champagne Pick-Me-Up

Champagne Pick-Me-Up image
Serve in
a Flute glass...
1 shot Martell VSOP Médaillon cognac BUY
1½ shot Freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ shot Pomegranate / grenadine syrup (2:1)
Top up with G.H. Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge Champagne BUY
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How to make:

SHAKE first three ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. TOP with champagne.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist (discarded)

Comment:

A subtle hint of biscuity champagne shines through this very quaffable drink.

Origin:

There are many versions of this classic cocktail but I have taken this one from Dale DeGroff's 2008 'The Essential Cocktail' where Dale credits this recipe to the Ritz Bar Paris circa 1936.

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