Here’s a modern update to a classic cocktail. Found in the The PDT Cocktail Book, this is based on an earlier drink, the Velvet Glove. Updated proportions & Champagne make for an even better formula.
Velvet Club
Spirit
Brandy
Cocktail family
Highball
Flavors
Boozy · Bubbly
Makes
Ingredients
- 1 oz Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
- 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano
- 1/2 oz Marie Brizard White Crème de Cacao
- Champagne or Other Dry Sparkling Wine
Method
- Combine all ingredients but Champagne in your cocktail shaker, add ice and shake for 15 seconds until well diluted.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe, top with bubbly.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Fine Strainer
Glass
Collins · Coupe