Sparkling · Build · Flute · 3 min
Champagne Cocktail
Sugar, bitters and Champagne is the 1862 original. The IBA adds a little cognac; it's optional here.
What's in it
- 120ml (4 oz) Sparkling wine
- 1 Sugar cubeor 5ml sugar syrup
- 2 dashes Aromatic bitters
- 10ml (⅓ oz) Cognac optional
- 1 Lemon twist optional
How to make it
- Chill a flute.
- Soak the sugar cube in the bitters until it is stained through.
- Drop the cube into the flute, and add the cognac if you're using it.
- Top slowly with sparkling wine.
- Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
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