Name: Velvet Embassy · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 15 ml Pisco; 10 ml Cognac Syrup; 70 ml Sparkling Wine; 5 ml Cassis Essence; Ice

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Velvet Embassy

Description

A small measure of pisco gives this sparkling drink a grape-spirit lift. Cognac syrup adds warmth and cassis essence leaves a dark blackcurrant accent. The wine leads in volume and texture, so this works as a Kir Royale neighbour with a little more spirit character underneath.

Ingredients

15 ml Pisco
10 ml Cognac Syrup
70 ml Sparkling Wine
5 ml Cassis Essence
Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

Add Pisco, Cognac Syrup, and Cassis Essence to a shaker with ice; keep Sparkling Wine out of the shaker.
Shake briefly until the base is well chilled.
Strain into the serving glass over fresh ice.
Top gently with Sparkling Wine, stir once or twice, and garnish.

Recommended glassware

Dessert Cocktail Glass (Recommended)

A decorative glass for sweet and indulgent cocktail serves.

150–300 ml Decorative stemmed or footed dessert-style glass.

Best for: Brandy Alexander, Grasshopper, White Russian twists, sweet signatures.

Garnish: Excellent for chocolate shavings, cream, cinnamon, and dessert-style toppings.

Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 minutes Medium Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice