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Champs-Elysees Cocktail
A great after-dinner drink for lovers of brandy and Chartreuse
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!
I recommend expressing and discarding the lemon twist garnish that’s specified here.