Golden Sparkle Champagne Cocktail

This elegant and luxurious cocktail, the Golden Sparkle Champagne Cocktail, is a perfect drink for special occasions and celebrations. It combines the richness of Rémy Martin XO Cognac, the sweetness of Pineau des Charentes aperitif wine and white grape juice, and the refreshing touch of lemon and Champagne. Topped with edible 23-karat gold leaf, this cocktail exudes sophistication and glamour, making it an unforgettable addition to any event.

Golden Sparkle Champagne Cocktail

An elegant and luxurious cocktail featuring Rémy Martin XO Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, white grape juice, and Champagne, topped with edible 23-karat gold leaf.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 oz plain vodka
  • Edible 23-karat gold-leaf sheet
  • 1 oz Rémy Martin XO Cognac
  • 1 oz Pineau des Charentes aperitif wine
  • 1 oz white grape juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup (3 parts water to 1 part sugar)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, strained
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • Veuve Clicquot Champagne, chilled

Instructions

  1. Pour the plain vodka into a shallow bowl.
  2. Tear small pieces of the gold leaf with tweezers, avoiding squeezing or folding it, and float the pieces on the vodka.
  3. In an iced metal shaker, combine the Rémy Martin XO Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, white grape juice, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters. Shake vigorously.
  4. Pour the mixture into a trumpet flute, filling it 3/4 of the way.
  5. Top the flute with chilled Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
  6. Lastly, pour in the vodka, allowing the gold leaf to slide onto the surface.