
Bring Back the Cocktail Royale
A stirred drink topped with sparkling wine was once ubiquitous in American-style bars abroad. Zac Overman offers three takes on the forgotten format.
- story: Al Culliton
- photo: Amber Fouts
A stirred drink topped with sparkling wine was once ubiquitous in American-style bars abroad. Zac Overman offers three takes on the forgotten format.
This Cognac-based rendition was the winner in a blind tasting of a dozen French 75 recipes.
Historically a Champagne-topped twist on a pre-existing recipe, the royale cocktail dates back several centuries. Here, get to know the Kir and Punch Royales alongside their modern interpretations.
A Champagne Cocktail with a little something extra.
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An upscale riff on the classic Champagne Cocktail from one of New York's best bars.
Tom Macy splits the sweetener component in his take on the classic formula.
The second place winner in a recent blind French 75 tasting.
Chef Bruno Loubet (also of Zetter Townhouse) serves an eclectic, vegetable-driven menu, while the bar is steered by cocktail innovator Tony Conigliaro of 69 Colebrooke Row. In addition to a…