Bourbon Sparkler
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3.00 spoon Powdered sugar (or use 5ml of 2:1 sugar syrup per spoon)
Directions
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Stir powdered sugar with lemon juice in base of shaker until sugar dissolves
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Add bourbon to shaker
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Add ice and shake well
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Strain into ice-filled glass
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Top with champagne and lightly stir
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Garnish with lemon zest twist
Cocktail Description
The Bourbon Sparkler turns the classic French 75 on its head by swapping gin for rich, barrel-aged bourbon, creating a drink that's both celebratory and deeply satisfying.
This tall, effervescent cocktail balances the caramel and vanilla notes of Savage & Cooke's cask-finished bourbon with bright lemon juice and the crisp, toasty bubbles of Perrier Jouet champagne. The powdered sugar adds a silky texture while tempering the citrus tartness, and that lemon zest twist releases aromatic oils that perfume each sip. It's surprisingly straightforward to make—just a quick shake and a gentle stir—making it perfect for entertaining without requiring bartending acrobatics. The Bourbon Sparkler shines at brunches, celebratory toasts, or as a sophisticated aperitif before dinner, and it pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, oysters, or sharp aged cheddar. The combination of bourbon's warmth with champagne's elegance creates something that feels fancy without being fussy, ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special.
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