Champs-Élysées
A herbal, citrusy cognac classic sharpened with a dash of green Chartreuse.
Base
brandy
Glassware
Coupe
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Ingredients
- 2 oz cognac
- 0.5 oz green Chartreuse
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
Origin & Story
France, early 1900s
Named for the famous Parisian avenue, it first appeared in Harry MacElhone's cocktail books as a showcase for cognac and Chartreuse together.
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