The Champagne Cocktail is one of the earliest recorded cocktails, appearing in the mid nineteenth century when bitters, sugar, and spirits were the foundation of most drinks. Adding Champagne turned it into something more celebratory without losing that classic structure.
A sugar cube soaked in bitters is topped with Champagne and often finished with a touch of brandy. It is simple, but the effect is refined and quietly complex. It is a drink that has remained unchanged for good reason.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I always think this is a lovely way to make Champagne feel just a bit more interesting. It is subtle, but once you notice the difference, it is hard to go back.
Here is the recipe
Champagne Cocktail
The chicest of cocktails, the Champagne Cocktail, is perfect for any time, as an aperitif or celebration of any kind! Champagne always brings a bit of fun!
Ingredients
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 to 4 dashes Angostura bitters
- Champagne
- Raspberry and thyme
Instructions
- Place a sugar cube into a chilled Champagne flute
- Douse with the bitters
- Top up with Champagne
- Watch it fizz away
- Garnish with a fresh raspberry and a bit of thyme
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 7mgSugar: 4g
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