Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Travel Distilled brings you a classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe from Drinks and How to Make Them published by Yeatman’s Calisayine Cocktail Bitters in 1879
“The red wine must first rise in their fair cheeks, my lord; then we shall have them talk us to silence.”
King Henry VIII., I, 4.
In making champagne cocktail (to my thinking the king of drinks) the high-priced brands of champagne are not needed—a Saumur, at 24s. per doz., will answer the purpose equally well.
I quote from Sam Weller: “It is the seasoning which makes the pie—mutton, beef, or veal so it is the Calisayine Bitters that make any brand of Champagne a pleasure to the palate. A friend of mine noted for his excellent dinners, and the fact that at the table all were invariably lively and chatty, even before the soup was removed, told me his secret was to have handed to each guest, before dinner commenced, a champagne cocktail! “This,” said he, “not only has a happy influence on the brain and tongue, but appetises my guests—and don’t the ladies like it! My dinners were always done justice to, and I had the pleasing knowledge that ‘good digestion would wait on appetite,’ by means of the Calisayine Bitters.”
Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Put half a teaspoonful of Calisayine Bitters to a glass of champagne and a little ice; or, if for a number, put in a jug two dessert-spoonfuls of Calisayine Bitters for each bottle of champagne, and some ice. In each glass put a piece of lemon peel, or a strawberry. A little maraschino may be added.
Calisayine Cocktail Bitters are a type of bitters made from cinchona bark, the source of quinine. They were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a medicinal tonic and cocktail ingredient. Here are some key points about Calisayine Bitters: Flavor Profile: They have a complex flavor profile with notes of citrus, spice, and bitter herbs. Historical Significance: They were once widely used in cocktails, but fell out of favor for a time. However, they have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Modern Usage: Today, Calisayine Bitters are used to add complexity and depth to a variety of cocktails, including classic and contemporary creations. If you’re interested in trying Calisayine Bitters, you may need to look for them at specialty liquor stores or online retailers.
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