Prince of Wales

Champagne Cocktails & Spritzes • May 07, 2026

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A photo of the Prince of Wales cocktail containing Liber & Co. Classic Gum Syrup, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Grand Marnier, Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne in a Flute.

Curiada Ingredients

Directions

  • Rub sugar cube with lemon zest
  • Coat sugar cube with dashes of bitters
  • Drop sugar cube into chilled flute glass
  • Pour chilled cognac over soaked cube
  • Pour liqueur over soaked cube
  • Top with chilled champagne
  • Garnish with lemon zest twist

Cocktail Description

This luxurious French 75 variation transforms a simple sugar cube into the centerpiece of an elegant ritual that unfolds right in your glass.

The Cognac Royale Royale layers the warm, grape-driven richness of Hennessy cognac with the bright orange complexity of Grand Marnier, then crowns it all with crisp Perrier Jouet champagne. The aromatic bitters-soaked sugar cube slowly dissolves as you sip, subtly sweetening the drink while releasing spicy, herbal notes that mingle with the citrus oils from the lemon zest. It tastes like celebration itself—elegant, effervescent, and sophisticated without being fussy. This is the drink you want when toasting a milestone anniversary, ringing in the New Year, or marking any occasion that calls for something special beyond the usual champagne cocktail. While it requires a bit of preparation with the sugar cube ritual, the technique is straightforward and makes for impressive tableside theater. The drink's bright acidity and orange notes make it a natural companion to oysters, smoked salmon canapés, or rich pâtés, though it stands beautifully on its own as an aperitif.