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The champagne cocktail—simple, yet elegant. A delightful special occasion drink.
Why try? Makes a special drink even more special.
Foodie Bytes:
- 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.
View Chef Dennis Pitchford’s video demo.
Ingredients
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1 sugar cube
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3 dashes Angostura bitters
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4 to 5 ounces champagne
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Splash of cognac
Preparation
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1
Coat sugar cube with 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Place sugar cube in bottom of champagne flute.
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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.
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Top with a splash of cognac.
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