Champagne Problems
"I originally made this take on a classic champagne cocktail for a museum's centennial celebration, but renamed it Champagne Problems for New Year's Eve after our own Tennessean, Taylor Swift's n...
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' Bartender's Guide of 1862. Though perfectly great on its own, you can add 1 ounce of cognac, 1/2 ounce of St. Germain, or both to kick it up a notch.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
- 1 sugar cube
- Angostura bitters
- champagne
Preparation
1. Soak sugar cube in bitters.
2. Place sugar cube in bottom of champagne flute. Fill with champagne.
3. Garnish with cherry.
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