Method
- Add Angostura bitters to a sugar cube and drop it into a champagne flute.
- Pour in 30 ml of Cognac.
- Gently top with 120 ml of chilled Prosecco.
- Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
About the Champagne Cocktail
The Champagne Cocktail is a sophisticated sour drink with a base of Cognac and Prosecco. Its ingredients create a balanced flavor profile with sweetness from the sugar cube, complexity from the bitters, and effervescence from the champagne.
History
The Champagne Cocktail dates back to at least 1862, appearing in 'Professor' Jerry Thomas' The Bon Vivant's Companion. Harry Johnson later revived the model by adding fruit to the mix.
