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Champs-Elysees Cocktail
A great after-dinner drink for lovers of brandy and Chartreuse
Martin Boyer
16th February at 23:15
In honour of Team Canada's game against the Americans, I substituted maple syrup for the cane syrup. Drink was great, but Team Canada didn't win. Not sure I'd drink again.
9th January at 12:48
As with its kissing cousin, the Sidecar, this one goes down a treat on a festive occasion with a decent splash of bubbly.
17th April at 15:06
You’d be run out of several US states for even uttering the expiration Kissing Cousin! 😂
12th October 2024 at 14:49
Super delicious! But even at just 10ml the Chartreuse was the most forward flavor so i think I'll tone it down to 7.5ml next time and i think it'll be perfect balance for me.
9th February 2024 at 07:31
I've made this three times and now want to try the original with 1/2oz Green Chartreuse, 1 & 1/2oz Cognac and 3/4oz sweetened lemon juice. The only question is finding the right amount of lemon juice to simple syrup. 1/2oz lemon juice to 1/4oz s/S, or 2/3oz lemon to around a bar spoon s/S?
3rd February 2024 at 02:36
A superb winter time sipper, though I prefer it at 7.5 ml for the 2:1
9th January 2024 at 20:25
Classy and complex.....
17th December 2023 at 00:33
Love this drink. I add about 5ml more chartreuse and subtract 5 ml of the Cognac. So good!!!!!
15th December 2023 at 17:12
I like it. Constantly amazed how many things green Chartreuse pairs with.
26th November 2023 at 04:00
I used yellow chartuse, delicious
13th November 2023 at 22:16
This is a stunning cocktail!!
Somehow tastes of apples despite no apple ingredients.
It's a new favourite. Will definitely be making this one again.
(Champs-Elysees Cocktail)
Somehow tastes of apples despite no apple ingredients.
It's a new favourite. Will definitely be making this one again.
(Champs-Elysees Cocktail)
1st October 2023 at 13:11
In a word - delicious! Old fashioned five stars from me!
13th June 2023 at 20:54
Dangerously smooth, herbally sour notes.
3rd March 2023 at 18:48
...Wow.
19th November 2022 at 19:35
Champs Elysées are or course an avenue and not a boulevard ?
20th November 2022 at 06:50
Thanks for pointing out. Now corrected.
22nd October 2022 at 00:35
Really enjoyed this one. After drinking a rum old fashion, this went down extremely smooth, and almost felt light on the booze. I will be coming back for this one…maybe add more bitters next time.
9th July 2022 at 09:18
I balked at the amount of lemon juice in this, but my current batch are Meyer lemons (because they're free off my Dad's tree), which seem less sharp with a more floral arome.
This was perfectly balanced, with a distinct note of ginger (the bitters, perhaps?).
Will definitely make ano.... er ... again.
This was perfectly balanced, with a distinct note of ginger (the bitters, perhaps?).
Will definitely make ano.... er ... again.
1st October 2023 at 13:12
Of course, Meyer lemons are a cross between and a lemon and an orange..!
22nd February 2022 at 01:29
The original is great, but in fall and winter I prefer to substitute pear brandy for half the cognac.
I recommend expressing and discarding the lemon twist garnish that’s specified here.
I recommend expressing and discarding the lemon twist garnish that’s specified here.
1st July 2021 at 00:43
Much more lemony than I expected. Fixed with 2:1 simple syrup and it was very refreshing. I'm more of a Manhattan kind of guy so this was a real change and delight for me. Will definitely make this for friends that are not so much into whiskeys.
13th June 2021 at 22:51
Used agave in place of simple syrup and was delighted to find it was still delicately balanced. This runs laps around a sidecar.
5th June 2021 at 03:01
Using Tip Top's comment, we used 1 oz Cognac and 1/2 oz Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy. It was great. You do get a hint more of the apple.
13th August 2023 at 09:29
This is more lie the Marigny variant of the Sidecar. See above.
7th November 2021 at 16:07
I used a nice XO Armagnac…. Fabulous combination.
1st May 2021 at 14:38
Delicious Classic! Variation: Substitute Cognac with a good Calvados, whose fine an dry apple aromas round up perfect with the Chartreuse.
Left all amounts as in original receipt.
Left all amounts as in original receipt.
15th December 2023 at 17:14
Ah, now that’s a great idea.
2nd December 2020 at 05:42
Note to self - never make this one again (Champs-Elysees)
21st February 2021 at 04:11
Ah ha, it's actually delicious. Leaving this comment up as a warning to properly label your containers though haha.
20th February 2021 at 04:25
Oh it turns out that instead of simple syrup, I used this herbal chinese medicinal concoction that my girlfriend's mother made for me. It's supposed to be helpful for alleviating a pinch nerve, but it certainly not a good sub for sugar water. Going to try this one again tonight with the right ingredients this time. Cheers!