Champagne Cocktail Recipe

What Is The Champagne Cocktail Recipe?

The Champagne cocktail is a classic cocktail that combines champagne with other ingredients to create a delightful and elegant drink. Its history dates back to the 19th century, and it has evolved over time. Here’s a brief overview of the Champagne cocktail’s history:

The Champagne cocktail’s exact origin is a bit unclear, but it is believed to have emerged in the United States in the mid-19th century. It was during this period that champagne became popular in America, and bartenders began experimenting with different ways to enhance its flavour.

The first known written mention of the Champagne cocktail can be found in Jerry Thomas’s “The Bon Vivant’s Companion,” which was published in 1862. In this influential cocktail book, Thomas included a recipe for the Champagne cocktail, describing it as a mixture of champagne, sugar, and aromatic bitters.

How to Make The Champagne Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

15ml Cognac

1 Brown Sugar Cube

2-4 Dashes Of Angsotura

Top Champagne

Method

Add a sugar cube to the bottom of a chilled champagne flute and add the angostura (add  4 or more dashes if you prefer an aromatic flavour) Pour in the measure of cognac and  stir gently. Top with champagne.

Garnish

If using – a lemon zest.

Why Do We Love The Champagne Cocktail?

The Champagne cocktail remains a timeless classic, cherished for its simplicity and the effervescence of champagne combined with the subtle sweetness of sugar and the aromatic complexity of bitters. Whether served at a formal event or enjoyed casually, it continues to be a symbol of sophistication and with good reason.

It’s a really easy cocktail to make and is the ideal dinner party aperitif.