Classic Champagne Cocktail
It does not get more classic than this for New Year's Eve. This cocktail might date back to 1861, when England went into mourning over Prince Albert, but definitly was included in Jerry Thomas' Barten...
"In the words of my brother, the Ile de France Special (pronounce eel-de-france) is unusual enough to impress cocktail geek guests, simple enough for the bubbly to shine, and strong enough to get over 2020. It's easy to make as-is, or you can skip the sugar and cognac and just add a bit of Yellow Chartreuse to champagne and call it a day." - Ann Walczak, Associate Editor
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ounce cognac
- champagne
- 1/4 ounce Yellow Chartreuse
Preparation
1. Add sugar to coup glass or flute. Pour cognac on top, then fill with champagne.
2. Float Yellow Chartreuse on top, over back of bar spoon.
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