CHAMPAGNE SOUR

Name: CHAMPAGNE SOUR
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Shaved ice (Quantity estimated to fill glass 1/3 full.); 3 dashes Lemon juice; 4 ounces Champagne (Quantity estimated to fill glass. Use chilled Champagne.); 2 tablespoons Fresh fruit and berries (For garnish (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, orange slice).); 1 dash Brandy (Or a splash, to float on top.)

This elegant 1917 cocktail offers a refreshing twist on the traditional sour by utilizing sparkling Champagne as the base instead of spirits. The crisp effervescence of the wine pairs beautifully with tart lemon juice and a float of rich brandy for depth. Served over shaved ice and garnished with fresh seasonal berries, it makes for a sophisticated and visually stunning aperitif.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Shaved ice (Quantity estimated to fill glass 1/3 full.)
3 dashes Lemon juice
4 ounces Champagne (Quantity estimated to fill glass. Use chilled Champagne.)
2 tablespoons Fresh fruit and berries (For garnish (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, orange slice).)
1 dash Brandy (Or a splash, to float on top.)

Instructions

1Fill a medium bar glass (or wine glass) approximately 1/3 full with shaved ice.
2Add 3 dashes of lemon juice over the ice, then fill the remainder of the glass with Champagne.
3Stir gently to combine. Dress the drink with fresh fruit and berries, top with a dash of brandy, and serve immediately with straws.