Original Champagne Cocktail

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This classic drink dates back to the Civil War era and makes even a less expensive bottle of Champagne taste great with the addition of Angostura bitters and a sugar cube.

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Published on July 27, 2017
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Prep Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
3 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cocktail
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 1 sugar cube

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • 6 fluid ounces chilled Champagne

  • 1 lemon twist

Directions

  1. Place sugar and bitters in chilled Champagne flute and fill with Champagne. Add a twist of lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158 Calories
8g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 179mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.