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Black Velvet
A layered sparkling mix of stout and Champagne for ceremonial occasions.
Base spirit
Wine
Style
Sparkling
Glassware
Champagne flute
Technique
Build
The Black Velvet combines equal parts stout and Champagne in a flute. The beer’s roasted bitterness meets sparkling wine’s acidity for a surprising, elegant two-ingredient drink. It is associated with mourning and celebration alike in cocktail lore and suits New Year’s or formal winter hosting.
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Ingredients
Servings
- • 3 oz chilled stout
- • 3 oz chilled Champagne
Did you know?
“The Black Velvet is said to have been created in 1861 to mourn Prince Albert, mixing black stout with Champagne.”
Source:Classic Champagne cocktail histories
Bartender's Note
Pour stout first, then Champagne gently to preserve a visual layer. Guinness is traditional.
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How to make the Black Velvet
- 1Pour stout into a chilled flute
- 2Slowly top with Champagne over a spoon if
- 3Serve ungarnished
