Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
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05
Add champagne to chilled flute then drop in sugar cube soaked in bitters
Total liquid~186 g
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Created by: Jerry Thomas
Source: Bar-Tender’s Guide
Year: 1862
Drink size: ≈ 194 ml
Strength: ≈ 12% ABV
Alcohol: 24 ml (19 g)
Same alcohol as: 60 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 6 g (2.9%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.64%
Citrus: Tart
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