Ambrosia Cocktail

Name: Ambrosia Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz Applejack; 1 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1 dash Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 1 Juice of a Lemon; Champagne

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The Ambrosia Cocktail is a sophisticated champagne-based drink that blends applejack, brandy, and triple sec with fresh lemon juice for bright, balanced flavor. Its effervescent finish and citrus notes make it an elegant choice for formal occasions.

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Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

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Instructions

1
Shake all ingredients except champagne.
2
Pour contents into highball glass with cubed ice.
3
Fill glass with champagne.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is critical—bottled juice will dull the cocktail's brightness and balance.
Chill the champagne flute beforehand so the bubbles persist and the drink stays cold longer.
Stir the base spirits and lemon juice with ice for 10–15 seconds to properly chill and dilute; over-stirring will flatten carbonation if champagne is added early.
Add champagne last and gently to maintain effervescence and prevent overflow.

Substitutions

Applejack → Calvados (French apple brandy, more refined flavor)
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → Cognac or Armagnac (higher quality, drier profile)
Champagne → Prosecco or Cava (lighter bubble, acceptable substitute)

Storage & make-ahead

This cocktail must be made fresh to order; do not pre-mix with champagne as it will lose carbonation.

Equipment

champagne flute or coupe glass · cocktail mixing glass or bar pitcher · bar spoon or long spoon

Common Questions

Can I make the Ambrosia Cocktail without champagne?

Champagne is essential to this drink's character. Prosecco or dry sparkling wine works as a substitute, though it will be slightly less refined.

Should the Ambrosia Cocktail be stirred or shaken?

Stir the applejack, brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice with ice, then strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne to preserve the fizz.

What type of champagne works best?

Dry champagne (brut or extra brut) balances the spirit-forward base without adding excess sweetness.

Can I batch the non-champagne ingredients ahead?

Yes, combine applejack, brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice in advance. Chill and add ice just before serving, topping each glass with fresh champagne.