Classic Champagne Cocktail with Clovendoe SEED
Classic Champagne Cocktail 🍋 🥂
The Classic Champagne Cocktail is a timeless choice that brings together simplicity and elegance, pairing beautifully with Clovendoe SEED’s earthy, spiced botanicals. Adding a splash of Chandon’s award-winning sparkling wine elevates this drink, creating a refreshing, low-alcohol version of a beloved classic.
The History of the Classic Champagne Cocktail
Dating back to the 19th century, the Classic Champagne Cocktail quickly became a favourite among cocktail enthusiasts for its refined taste and simple preparation. Traditionally made with bitters-soaked sugar cubes and topped with Champagne, it delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and effervescence.
In Australia, Chandon has carried this Champagne legacy forward, using méthode traditionnelle (the traditional French method) to create premium sparkling wines right here in the Yarra Valley. While not strictly Champagne due to its geographic origin, Chandon’s sparkling wine mirrors the same meticulous, handcrafted approach, making it an ideal pairing for Clovendoe’s carefully distilled botanicals.
Clovendoe is delighted to be part of the CHANDON experience, available on the exclusive menu at Domaine Chandon’s restaurant. Indulge in a Chef’s Table menu filled with seasonal flavours, paired perfectly with Chandon’s sparkling wine flights and expansive views over the Yarra Ranges. Enjoy Clovendoe’s botanical spirits while you take in the elegance and sparkle of Domaine Chandon.
Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions
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Ingredients:
- 1 sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 10-15 ml Clovendoe SEED
- Chandon sparkling wine
- Lemon twist for garnish
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Instructions:
- Place the sugar cube in a Champagne flute and soak it with Angostura bitters.
- Pour 10-15 ml Clovendoe SEED into the glass to add an earthy, spiced undertone.
- Top with Chandon sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Note: While some variations include a dash of orange juice, we recommend sticking with the sugar cube for a crisp, balanced flavour alongside SEED’s botanical profile.
Why It Works
Clovendoe SEED brings in notes of lavender, rosemary, and lemon thyme, adding an earthy, botanical depth to the light sweetness of Chandon’s bubbles. This cocktail offers a refined way to celebrate, keeping alcohol content low but flavor profiles rich and complex.
Mindful Drinking and Clovendoe’s Mission
Clovendoe’s zero-alcohol spirits are hand-crafted and distilled with care, using ethically-sourced, local botanical ingredients - all vegan, GMO-free ingredients, and without added sugar or nasties. SEED embodies Clovendoe’s commitment to sustainable, mindful drinking, offering an alcohol-free base that’s both sophisticated and health-conscious.