Black Velvet
Stout and Champagne. Created in 1861 to mourn Prince Albert.
Built in glass · Champagne flute · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 75 ml Stout
- 75 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 75 ml Stout into the glass
- Top with 75 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Stir once
- Serve
Tip
Pour the stout first, then slowly top with Champagne.
About the Black Velvet
Created in 1861 at Brooks's Club in London to mourn the death of Prince Albert. The black stout was said to stand for the nation's mourning dress.
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Black Velvet FAQ
What's in a Black Velvet?
75 ml stout, 75 ml champagne or sparkling wine.
How strong is a Black Velvet?
About 8% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Black Velvet?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Black Velvet in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
