An elegant champagne-based cocktail that combines applejack and brandy with a bright lemon citrus note and a touch of triple sec. The chilled champagne creates a sophisticated, bubbly finish perfect for special occasions.
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Shake all ingredients except champagne.
Pour contents into highball glass with cubed ice.
Fill with chilled champagne.
Mix the applejack, brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice in advance and chill. Add the champagne immediately before serving to preserve carbonation.
A dry or extra-dry champagne balances the sweetness of the spirits. Prosecco or Spanish Cava are good budget-friendly alternatives.
Roll the lemon firmly on a counter, cut in half, and squeeze by hand into a fine-mesh strainer to catch seeds and pulp.
The combination of applejack and brandy provides warmth and slight sweetness, balanced by fresh lemon juice and dry champagne for a refined taste.
The proportions shown make one cocktail. Double or triple the spirit measurements and top each glass with champagne for multiple servings.
