The Champs Elysees is a refined French cocktail that blends Cognac and Yellow Chartreuse with fresh lemon juice and a hint of bitters, delivering a balanced herbal and citrus flavor profile.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Cocktails are served fresh; do not store mixed. Keep Cognac and Chartreuse at room temperature in a cool, dark cabinet.
cocktail shaker · bar spoon · coupe or cocktail glass · jigger · citrus juicer or lemon squeezer
Yellow Chartreuse is essential to this classic; Green Chartreuse will work but shifts the flavor to more vegetal/spicy. No direct substitute preserves the original balance.
Shake with ice to properly dilute and chill the drink, which integrates the Cognac, Chartreuse, and citrus smoothly.
Use a VS (Very Special) or VSOP Cognac; premium ages are unnecessary here as the herbal liqueur and citrus take center stage.
No—cocktails lose carbonation and dilute unevenly if prepared ahead. Mix to order and serve immediately over ice or up.
Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled. Roll the lemon firmly, cut in half, and squeeze; measure carefully to maintain the balance with Cognac and Chartreuse.
