Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cognac, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine, triple sec
Servings: 1
- 1.5 ounces cognac
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ¾ ounce lemon juice
- 3 ounces sparkling wine
- Sugar for rimming the glass
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice.
Shake well to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Rim the edge of a sparkling wine flute with sugar.
To do this, rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into a plate of sugar.
Double strain the shaken mixture into the prepared flute to ensure a smooth texture.
Top off the cocktail with 3 ounces of sparkling wine.
Garnish as desired and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Chill your sparkling wine beforehand to keep the drink extra refreshing.
- Experiment with different types of sparkling wine to find your preferred taste profile.