Champagne Cup No. 1

Classic · Brandy · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Put into a glass pitcher two or three lumps of clear ice, the juice of half a lemon, one-half tablespoonful fine sugar, one pony maraschino, one pony white curaçoa, one pony pale brandy, a few slices of orange, two slices of lemon, one slice cucumber-rind; pour in one quart of cold champagne, one bottle of cold plain soda; mix. Top off with a few sprigs of fresh mint."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV19.2%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Sugar0.25 tbsp
  • Maraschino Liqueur1 oz
  • white curaçoa1 oz
  • pale brandy1 oz
  • cucumber-rind1 slice

Method

  1. Muddle in rocks glass
  2. Add sugar, maraschino liqueur, white curaçoa, pale brandy, and cucumber-rind
  3. Fill with ice and stir