Champagne Cocktail

What it tastes like

Rounded and gently sweet, with a dry, bittered backbone.

Why this recipe works

Building straight in the flute glass keeps the Champagne Cocktail simple and lets each ingredient hold its own profile rather than blending into one note. A small dash of bitters sharpens the edges and stops the sweetness reading flat.

Ingredient tips

• A standard 1:1 simple syrup works here. For more body, try 2:1 sugar to water and use slightly less.

Common mistakes

• Skimping on ice. A half-full glass dilutes faster and goes warm before you finish it. Fill it.

Variations to try

• Swap simple syrup for honey or demerara syrup to add weight and a darker, richer note.
• No sugar syrup? Try Sugar dissolved in water as a substitute (good swap).