I found these ginger cubes from Saratoga Sugar Company and couldn’t resist. I originally discovered other flavors, and this is a sample they sent to me. Just add honey syrup and the sugar cube with a dash of bitters, and a new champagne cocktail is born. Don’t tell the others! It’s super simple. Order the sugar cubes and wait for them to arrive. Once they do, add one to a champagne or dessert glass and proceed with the instructions. Sit back and sip, whether during a retrograde or a holiday—no problem! Except if you drink too much, of course.
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Some may wince at the idea of putting anything in it to make a cocktail, but I don’t—and it’s delicious! Fancy bubbly Chardonnay grapes with superb flavors. Superb flavors with superb flavors is a win win. Yes, even for those that are purists. And yes, “superb” is my new favorite word.
Ginger Cube Champagne Cocktail
1 ginger sugar cube (from Saratoga Sugar Company)
1 oz honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 part warm water mixed until combined)
A dash of bitters (orange or aromatic bitters work well)
Champagne (or sparkling wine) Blanc de Blanc is my vote, no wincing please.
Bar Chef Notes: Optional: Lemon twist or fresh ginger slice for garnish
Method
- Prepare the Honey Syrup: If you haven’t done so already, mix equal parts honey and warm water until the honey is fully dissolved. Let it cool.
- Add the Ginger Sugar Cube: In a champagne or dessert glass, place one ginger sugar cube.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the honey syrup over the sugar cube. Think barspoon. About a teaspoon. Add a dash of bitters.
- Top with Champagne: Slowly pour champagne over the sugar cube mixture. Not too fast as overflowing sometimes happens. Watch delightful bubbles. Maybe give a teeny stir half way and continue.
- Garnish (optional): For an extra touch, but not necessary, you can add a lemon twist or a thin slice of candied ginger along side. Or fastened over the mouth of the glass using a cocktail pick.
Where to buy the goods, you know champagne stoppers, ice buckets and stuffs? Blonde Behind the Bucket Storefront of course.
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