Champagne Cocktail in a flute — Champagne

Champagne Cocktail Cocktail Recipe

sparkling bitter elegant

champagne, sugar cube, angostura bitters, cognac

History

The Champagne Cocktail is one of the oldest printed cocktails, appearing in Jerry Thomas’s 1862 How to Mix Drinks—the first major American bartender’s guide. It applies the original cocktail formula (spirit/sugar/bitters) to Champagne: a sugar cube saturated with Angostura bitters, topped with chilled sparkling wine (sometimes with a splash of cognac). Simple, elegant, and festive, it remains one of the purest ways to elevate Champagne and a classic choice for celebrations.

Ingredients

champagne top

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sugar cube 1

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angostura bitters 2 dashes

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cognac 1 oz (optional for depth)

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How to make

Place sugar cube in a flute and saturate with bitters.
Add cognac if using.
Top slowly with chilled champagne.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Glassware

Flute

Tall and narrow so sparkling wine stays fizzy longer and the bubbles rise in a clean stream.

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Champagne Cocktail FAQ

What ingredients are in a Champagne Cocktail?

A Champagne Cocktail is made with champagne, sugar cube, angostura bitters, and cognac. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Champagne Cocktail?

Place sugar cube in a flute and saturate with bitters. Add cognac if using. Top slowly with chilled champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

What glass do you serve a Champagne Cocktail in?

Serve a Champagne Cocktail in a Flute. Tall and narrow so sparkling wine stays fizzy longer and the bubbles rise in a clean stream.

Can I make a Champagne Cocktail with bottles I already own?

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