Alfonso
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 cube Caster sugar
Directions
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Chill flute glass
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Coat sugar cube with bitters
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Drop sugar cube into chilled flute
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Pour Dubonnet into glass
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Top with champagne
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
This elegant riff on the classic Champagne Cocktail swaps in ruby-red Dubonnet for a deeper, more complex flavor that's worth seeking out.
The Alfonso balances the herbal, slightly bitter notes of Dubonnet Rouge with the bright acidity and fine bubbles of good champagne, while an Angostura-soaked sugar cube slowly dissolves at the bottom, adding warm spice and a touch of sweetness that evolves with every sip. You'll taste wine-soaked botanicals, gentle citrus from the lemon zest, and a pleasantly bittersweet finish that keeps things interesting. It's a sophisticated sipper for special occasions—think New Year's Eve, anniversary dinners, or any time you want to make an entrance with something a bit more grown-up than the usual bubbly. The drink comes together in under two minutes, making it dangerously easy to impress guests without breaking a sweat. Pair it with oysters, smoked salmon canapés, or rich pâté; the champagne cuts through fatty foods beautifully, while the Dubonnet's herbal complexity stands up to bold flavors. This is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and savor the moment.
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