Cocktail & Other Recipes By Spirit Vodka Cocktails

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H. Joseph Ehrmann
H. Joseph Ehrmann is a bartender and drinks industry consultant who runs Elixir, one of the most influential bars in San Francisco.
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This refreshing Champagne cocktail is perfect for a date—the recipe makes a pair of drinks.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Square One cucumber vodka
  • 3/4 oz Cucumber juice
  • 1/4 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 oz Lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz Agave nectar
  • 187 ml Brut Champagne or other sparkling wine (about 1 split bottle)

Steps

  1. Serves 2.

  2. Add all ingredients except Champagne into a large shaker with ice and shake well for 10 seconds.

  3. Double-strain into 2 flutes.

  4. Top each with Champagne and chill the rest of the bottle in an ice bucket.

  5. While drinking, top with more Champagne as needed.