Garnish:
Orange zest twist (discarded)
How to make:
COAT sugar cube with bitters and drop into glass. POUR chilled cognac over soaked cube, then TOP with champagne.
1 cube | Sugar cube |
3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
3 1/3 fl oz | Brut champagne or sparkling wine |
Review:
This classic cocktail remains as popular as ever. Starts bone dry and becomes slightly sweeter as you reach the dissolving cube at the bottom, depending on how briskly you drink of course.
Variant:
Chicago
Prince of Wales cocktail
Casino Cocktail
Business Brace
History:
Our page on the history and alternative recipes for the Champagne Cocktail gives more information.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 16.95% alc./vol. (33.9° proof)
- 22.2 grams of pure alcohol
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