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Classic Champagne Cocktail
A timeless and elegant sparkling wine cocktail from France—perfect for toasting celebrations or serving as a light aperitif
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Level
Easy
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Ingredients
- 1 bottleChampagne, well-chilled
- 1 tspsugar cube
- 2 dashesAngostura bitters
- 1 striplemon peel (or orange twist)
- 1ice cubes (optional for a bucket only)
Recipe serves 1 people
Instructions
- 1Place the sugar cube on a napkin and drip bitters directly onto it until saturated.
- 2Drop the soaked sugar cube into a chilled Champagne flute or coupe glass.
- 3Slowly top with chilled Champagne, letting the fizz lift the cube and distribute the bitters.
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist or orange peel, expressing citrus oils over the surface before serving.
Prep Time
5m
Total Time
5m
Servings
1
Chef's Notes
For the best effervescence, chill Champagne to 45–48 °F (7–9 °C). Keep bottles upright and don’t shake; pour gently to preserve bubbles. If you prefer a subtle sweetness, skip the sugar cube entirely and serve as naturel Brut Champagne.
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Recipe Info
Total Time: 5 mins
Serves: 1
Difficulty:Easy