A sparkling champagne cocktail that mixes orange liqueur and bourbon with lots of spices.
It was created at 1917 at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
A sparkling champagne cocktail that mixes orange liqueur and bourbon with lots of spices.
It was created at 1917 at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
This cocktail is not only beautiful to behold, but leaves a very pleasantly sweet taste in your mouth. I highly recommend it.
@ Parker Wow thanks very much for posting these details! Great insight into the history of this delicious cocktail.
“J. Pierpont Morgan, the first, joined The Union League Club in 1873 and served a term on the Executive Committee. He is remembered for his creation o...
This cocktail\'s a corker! Loving the mix of mint, almond and oranges with lashings of rum... Could drink this all day long. Cheers
My buddies made me drink 5 of these in a row on my birthday last year. Felt sick for most of the evening... My advice? Stick to one shot.
Alfonso About this CocktailType: Champagne Cocktails A relative of the classic Champagne Cocktail, with a herbal twist. This recipe is named after the Spanish king Alfonso XIII. He is said to have tasted this cocktail in exile in France after being deposed. Contributor: Book of Cocktails How to Make itIngredients1 cube Sugar 4 dashes Angostura Bitters 1/2 shot Dubonnet Red Top up with Champagne (Brut) Garnishes1 twist Lemon Zest Choice of Cocktail GlassDetailed MethodStart by coating the sugar cube with the Angostura bitters. Drop the cube into a chilled Flute glass, before pouring the Dubonnet on top. Finally, top up with champagne, before dropping a twist of lemon zest in the glass to serve. Comments & ReviewsComments & ReviewsViews and opinions wanted! If you spot an inaccuracy or other issue, please report it.
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