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Champagne
Sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, made with a second fermentation in the bottle. It is finer and more toasty than prosecco and classic in the French 75 and Kir Royale.
- Type
- Wine
- Typical strength
- 12% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 22 kcal
- Used in
- 3 cocktails
How It Tastes
Citrus, brioche and fine, persistent bubbles.
Bartender's Tip
Any dry traditional-method sparkling wine works, such as crémant or cava.
Substitutes
Prosecco. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- London Dry Ginin 1 drink
- Lemon Juicein 1 drink
- Simple Syrupin 1 drink
- Crème de Cassisin 1 drink
- Orange Juicein 1 drink