Champagne Cocktail
A timeless sparkling classic—Angostura‑soaked sugar cube topped with brut Champagne and a lemon twist.
9%
ABV
easy
Difficulty
flute
Glass
History & Heritage
“Appearing in 19th‑century guides, the Champagne Cocktail remains a benchmark pre‑dinner sparkler built simply on bitters, sugar, and bubbles.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Saturate a sugar cube with bitters and drop into a chilled flute
Top slowly with Champagne
Express a lemon twist over the top
Glassware
Built in a Champagne flute
Garnish
Express oils and drop in
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Strong
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Pour Champagne slowly to control foam
Chill the flute well for lasting fizz
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