Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail

A sugar cube soaked in bitters fizzes up through chilled Champagne for a bubbly, aromatic sip.

Total 2 min Makes 1 serving Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This classic bar cocktail pairs a bitters-soaked sugar cube with cold Champagne, creating a slow effervescent bloom of spice and citrus notes. A twist of lemon peel adds brightness, making it a fitting opener for celebrations or holiday toasts.

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 4 ounces Champagne, chilled
  • 1 strip lemon peel, for garnish

Method

  1. Place the sugar cube in the bottom of a chilled Champagne flute.

  2. Saturate the sugar cube with the Angostura bitters.

  3. Slowly pour the chilled Champagne into the flute, letting the foam settle before topping off.

  4. Twist the lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, then drop it in or drape it on the rim as garnish.

  5. Serve immediately while bubbly and cold.

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Champagne Cocktail

This classic bar cocktail pairs a bitters-soaked sugar cube with cold Champagne, creating a slow effervescent bloom of spice and citrus notes. A twist of lemon peel adds brightness, making it a fitting opener for celebrations or holiday toasts.

2 min 1 serving 110 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 4 ounces Champagne, chilled
  • 1 strip lemon peel, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Place the sugar cube in the bottom of a chilled Champagne flute.

  2. 2

    Saturate the sugar cube with the Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour the chilled Champagne into the flute, letting the foam settle before topping off.

  4. 4

    Twist the lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, then drop it in or drape it on the rim as garnish.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately while bubbly and cold.