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Classic Champagne Cocktail
French
Non-Vegetarian
Beverage
Easy

Classic Champagne Cocktail

A timeless and elegant drink combining the effervescence of champagne with the subtle sweetness of a sugar cube and the aromatic depth of bitters.

5 min total Base: 1 serving 114 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings1 serving
1Base: 1 serving12
Fixed ingredients: Sugar cube, Angostura bitters, Cognac, Champagne, Orange peel — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.
Sugar cube
1 piece(fixed)
Angostura bitters
2 dashes(fixed)
Cognac
15 ml(fixed)
Champagne
90 ml(fixed)
Orange peel
1 strip(fixed)

Instructions

1

Place the sugar cube in a chilled champagne flute.

2

Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the sugar cube, allowing it to soak.

3

Pour 15 ml of cognac over the bitters-soaked sugar cube.

4

Slowly top the glass with 90 ml of chilled champagne, pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.

5

Twist a strip of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

💡 Chef's Tip

For an extra touch, garnish with a maraschino cherry or a thin slice of orange.

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