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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

Cocktails With Champagne