Black Velvet
Beer · Champagne Flute
1861 Brooks's Club London — Guinness stout layered with Champagne. Invented to mourn Prince Albert; the two liquids represent mourning and celebration.
| Glass | Champagne Flute |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 9% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | layered, malty, sparkling, historic |
Ingredients
- Guinness Stout3 oz
- Champagne3 oz
Method
- Half-fill chilled flute with cold Guinness (let foam settle)
- Slowly top with Champagne, pouring over the back of a bar spoon to layer