Grape Escape

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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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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