Champagne Cocktail

The champagne cocktail — simple, yet elegant. A delightful special occasion drink.

Why try? Makes a special drink even more special.

Foodie Bytes:
A lemon twist is the traditional garnish.
A brut sparkling wine may be substituted for the Champagne, and brandy may be substituted for the cognac.
Do not chill the glasses prior to serving. Part of the allure of Champagne is the bubbles, and the condensation on the outside of a chilled glass clouds the view.

Ingredients
1 sugar cube
3 dashes Angostura bitters
4 to 5 ounces Champagne
Splash of cognac

Preparation
1. Coat sugar cube with 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Place sugar cube in bottom of champagne flute.
2. Pour an ounce of Champagne over the sugar cube; wait for most of the bubbles to subside. Continue to fill the flute with Champagne until glass is almost full.
3. Top with a splash of cognac.