Black Velvet
Description
Black Velvet is an impressive cocktail featuring a beautiful contrast between black Guinness stout and golden champagne. The bitterness and creaminess of beer harmonize exquisitely with the refreshing effervescence of champagne, allowing you to taste two of nature's blessings - barley and grapes - simultaneously. When drunk around the spring equinox, it's a lyrical and beautiful cocktail that evokes the changing seasons and nature's cycle.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom （1861年）
Created in 1861 by a bartender at London's prestigious gentlemen's club 'Brooks's Club' to mourn the death of Prince Albert, beloved husband of Queen Victoria. Born from the idea that even champagne should be in mourning, it was created by combining it with black Guinness beer. Though born from sadness, it became an elegant drink with beautiful contrast.
Birth Date Meaning
A lyricist who loves nature and plants
The combination of beer made from barley and champagne made from grapes expresses a heart that loves nature's blessings
Famous Quotes
- "Nature is the greatest artist. Let us honor its works" - Unknown
Trivia
- Said to have been created in 1861 to mourn the death of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria
- Conceived as a black drink for mourning at Brooks's Club in London
- Guinness beer is a historic Irish beer established in Dublin in 1759
- Champagne strictly refers only to those made in the Champagne region of France
- A cocktail that feels the cycle of nature when drunk around the spring equinox
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Guinness Stout - 125 ml
- Champagne - 125 ml
Instructions:
- Pre-chill champagne flute thoroughly
- Pour 125ml chilled champagne into glass
- Place bar spoon upside down over champagne
- Slowly pour 125ml Guinness stout over back of spoon
- Enjoy the beautiful contrast of two layers
- Serve without mixing