Champagne Cocktail
A celebratory classic of sugar, bitters and brandy topped with sparkling wine — elegant and effervescent, batch the cognac-bitters-sugar base in advance and top each flute with chilled Champagne to serve.
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How to make it
Built in the glass · Medium · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the cognac, angostura bitters and sugar cube to the flute glass.
- 2
Top with the champagne.
- 3
Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with lemon twist.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 0% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne | 48.0 oz | 1420 |
| Cognac | 3.0 oz | 89 |
| Angostura bitters | 0.6 oz | 18 |
| Sugar cube | 1.2 oz | 35 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Champagne Cocktail FAQ
What's in a Champagne Cocktail?
A classic Champagne Cocktail is made with champagne, cognac, angostura bitters, sugar cube. It's built in the glass and served in a flute glass.
What is the ABV of a Champagne Cocktail?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 13.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.00 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Champagne Cocktail?
Neither — the Champagne Cocktail is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Champagne Cocktails for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.