Black Velvet Cocktail
The Black Velvet cocktail contains the word "velvet" in its title for a reason. The effervescent mingling of stout and Champagne is uncommonly smooth and subtly sophisticated. Go on. Take a sip and see for yourself.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces stout, (we're talking Guinness here, folks, or the like), chilled
- 3 ounces Champagne, chilled
Instructions
- Fill a Champagne flute halfway with stout.
- Top it off with Champagne.
☞ TESTER TIP: Tradition holds that the stout goes into the glass first. This technique creates a rather dramatic presentation given that the Champagne, due to the difference in densities, lingers atop the stout in an impressive, if ephemeral, subsequent layer. It’s only a matter of time until the boozes mingle. To extend the lifetime of the layers, pour the Champagne over the back of a spoon to prevent it from plunging headlong into the stout.
- Imbibe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Sugar: 1g