Classic champagne cocktail by David Galetti

Emmanuel Landré

Emmanuel Landré

3rd September 2014
Emmanuel Landré

Classic champagne cocktail by David Galetti

by David Galetti

The Head sommelier at Le Gavroche.

Ingredients

  • 2cl cognac
  • 10cl champagne
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Sugarcube
  • Orange peel for garnish

Method

Place on cube of sugar with Angostura Bitters in a chilled champagne flute.
Add the cognac and fill with chilled champagne.
Add the twist of orange peel and serve.

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