Champagne Cocktail
Cocktail Recipecanada
(Jan.27.10)
The champagne cocktail—simple, yet elegant. A delightful special occasion drink.
Ingredients
1 sugar cube
3 dashes Angostura bitters
4 to 5 ounces champagne
Splash of cognac
Directions
1. Coat sugar cube with 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Place sugar cube in bottom of champagne flute.
2. Pour an ounce of Champagne over the sugar cube; wait for most of the bubbles to subside. Continue to fill the flute with Champagne until glass is almost full.
3. Top with a splash of cognac.
Tips:
- A lemon twist is the traditional garnish.
- A brut sparkling wine may be substituted for the Champagne, and brandy may be substituted for the cognac.
- Do not chill the glasses prior to serving. Part of the allure of Champagne is the bubbles, and the condensation on the outside of a chilled glass clouds the view.
Recipe and image courtesy of The Kitchens of the Food Channel. Visit www.thefoodchannel.com for more information.