Description
A refreshing and classic cocktail that combines the sweetness of sugar with the crispness of champagne.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sugar cube
- 5 dashes Angostura bitters
- Squeezed lemon peel
- 5 ounces champagne (10 tablespoons)
- For the garnish: Lemon twist
Instructions
- Make the lemon twist garnish, if using.
- Add a sugar cube to the bottom of a champagne flute.
- Add 5 dashes of bitters to the sugar cube.
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel off a small strip of lemon skin.
- Squeeze the lemon skin into the flute to release the oils.
- Fill the glass with champagne and serve immediately: watch how the sugar cube makes the bubbles sparkle!
- Garnish with a lemon twist if desired.
Notes
- This cocktail is best served chilled.
- Adjust the level of bitters according to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass