The Champs Elysees is a refined brandy cocktail balanced with herbal yellow chartreuse, fresh lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Its complexity comes from the interplay between the brandy's warmth and chartreuse's distinctive botanicals.
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Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · coupe or cocktail glass · bar spoon
Green chartreuse works in a pinch but tastes more herbal and intense; use slightly less. Benedictine or Drambuie will shift the flavor profile toward honey and spice.
Shake vigorously with ice for 10-12 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink, then strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Mix individual drinks fresh to order. Pre-batching dulls the bright lemon and dilutes unevenly; the cocktail is best consumed immediately after shaking.
Angostura is traditional and pairs well with brandy and chartreuse; Peychaud's or orange bitters also complement the herbal and citrus notes.
