Champagne Pick-Me-Up
Brandy, orange juice and grenadine topped with Champagne. A 1920s Ritz Paris recipe.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Orange juice
- 5 ml Grenadine
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml cognac into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
Tip
Fresh orange juice only.
About the Champagne Pick-Me-Up
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Champagne Pick-Me-Up FAQ
What's in a Champagne Pick-Me-Up?
30 ml cognac, 30 ml orange juice, 5 ml grenadine, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Champagne Pick-Me-Up?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Champagne Pick-Me-Up?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Champagne Pick-Me-Up in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
