Champs-Elysees Cocktail
CLASSIC · COGNAC

Champs-Elysees Cocktail

The Champs-Elysees is a Parisian classic that elevates the sour template with the bold herbal intensity of Green Chartreuse alongside a generous pour of cognac.

Ingredients
Cognac45 ml
Fresh lemon juice20 ml
Rich sugar syrup15 ml
Chilled water7.5 ml
Saline solution
Lemon zest twist
Glassware
Coupe glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Caramel · Juniper · Lemon · Oak · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare a lemon zest twist garnish and set aside.

  3. 3

    Discard the ice water from the glass.

  4. 4

    Combine cognac, Green Chartreuse, fresh lemon juice, rich sugar syrup, chilled water, Angostura bitters, and saline solution in a cocktail shaker.

  5. 5

    Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  6. 6

    Fine strain into the pre-chilled coupe glass.

  7. 7

    Express the lemon zest twist over the surface of the cocktail to release its oils, then place it on the rim as garnish.

From the Bartender

The small addition of chilled water subtly opens up the aromatics and tempers the high-proof Chartreuse, mimicking the dilution of a longer shake without over-chilling the drink. Some bartenders substitute Angostura with a single dash of Peychaud's for a more floral, anise-forward finish that leans into the cocktail's Parisian heritage.

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