Sparkling Archives - Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling

Aperol Spritz

Aperol’s bittersweet orange character is lengthened with Prosecco and soda, with ice and carbonation integral to the serve.

Peach purée adds soft fruit and texture to sparkling wine; bubbles should remain evident rather than aggressively foamed.

Sparkling wine carries bitters, sugar and a little Cognac; the dissolving cube can change sweetness over the serve.

A small cassis addition gives Champagne blackcurrant aroma and sweetness without making it a spirit-based cocktail.

Aged rum, mint and lime meet bitters and sparkling wine, combining sour structure with a fragrant, lifted finish.

Vanilla, passion fruit liqueur and purée make a rich fruit sour, with Champagne served separately rather than mixed in.

Vodka, lemon and blackcurrant liqueur form a sour base, lengthened with sparkling wine over ice.

Bourbon and orange liqueur are lengthened with Champagne, while a substantial bitters dose keeps the profile spicy and aromatic.

Sloe fruit, lemon and syrup form a sweet-tart base, with egg-white foam and Champagne defining this presentation.

Elderflower sweetness and floral aroma are lengthened with sparkling wine and water, with mint and lime lifting the nose.