Champagne Cocktail

A classic sparkling cocktail with bitters, sugar, cognac, and Champagne.

IBA ClassicClassicBubblesSpecialStrongNo Shaker
A sparkling Champagne Cocktail served eleganty in a tall flute glass, showing a steady stream of effervescent bubbles rising from a sugar cube at the bottom, finished with a long, spiraled lemon twist.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Champagne flute
Ice No ice
Tools None

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube Sugar cube Simple syrup can work, but a cube is classic.
  • 2 dashes Bitters Soak the sugar cube.
  • 1 oz Cognac Brandy can work in a pinch.
  • Top with Champagne Use dry sparkling wine.

How to make it

  1. Place a sugar cube in a flute.
  2. Add bitters onto the sugar cube.
  3. Add cognac.
  4. Top slowly with Champagne.
  5. Serve immediately.

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