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Poor man's Champagne cocktail in a coupe glass with a twist of lemon
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Poor Man’s Champagne Cocktail

Made with no Champagne at all, this poor man's cocktail still brings elegance to your party without the expense.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 230

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube
  • Angostura bitters, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Calvados or other apple brandy, (or substitute 1/2 tablespoon each thawed frozen apple juice concentrate and Cognac)
  • 1 bottle hard cider, chilled
  • Sliced apple or lemon twist, for garnish
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Instructions

  • Place the sugar cube in a flute and dribble enough bitters over the sugar to soak it. Add the Calvados and top off the flute with the cider. (You may have some cider left over. Tant pis.) Garnish each Champagne cocktail, er, poor man's Champagne cocktail with a slice of apple or a lemon twist.
  • Sip, smack your lips, and sigh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 6g