Grape Escape

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Serve in

a Collins glass...
8 fresh Seedless white grapes
5 fresh Mint leaves
2 fl oz Cognac
½ fl oz Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
Top up with Brut Champagne
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Seedless white grapes image Mint leaves image Cognac image Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water) image Brut Champagne image

How to make:

MUDDLE grapes and mint in base of shaker. Add cognac and sugar, SHAKE with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice. TOP with champagne, stir and serve with straws.

Garnish:

Mint sprig

Comment:

A cracking drink - subtle and refreshing.

About:

Created in 2000 by Brian Lucas and Max Warner at Long Bar at The Sanderson, London, England.

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