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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.

GlassChampagne Flute
GarnishNone
ABV9%
Categoryclassic
Flavorlayered, malty, sparkling, historic

Ingredients

  • Guinness Stout3 oz
  • Champagne3 oz

Method

  1. Half-fill chilled flute with cold Guinness (let foam settle)
  2. Slowly top with Champagne, pouring over the back of a bar spoon to layer