Champs-Élysées
Description
Champs-Élysées is an elegant cocktail named after the most beautiful street in Paris. The rich aroma of cognac harmonizes with the herb and honey-flavored Chartreuse Yellow and refreshing lemon juice, with Angostura bitters tightening the overall taste. It's truly an elegant and glamorous drink that expresses the sophisticated atmosphere of Paris.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （1920年代）
This cocktail, believed to have been created in 1920s Paris, was made to express the glamour and sophistication of the Champs-Élysées, known as the most beautiful street in the world. It's a creation that embodies Parisian esprit, combining France's iconic cognac with the mystical Chartreuse made in monasteries.
Birth Date Meaning
A cheerful person who creates a pleasant atmosphere
Like the glamorous and sophisticated atmosphere of the Champs-Élysées, it expresses a charming personality that creates an elegant and comfortable space around you and captivates people
Famous Quotes
- "Beautiful like the Champs-Élysées, mysterious like Chartreuse" - Classic cocktail enthusiast
Trivia
- A cocktail named after the Champs-Élysées, called the most beautiful street in Paris
- Chartreuse is a mystical liqueur that has been made in monasteries since 1605
- Chartreuse Yellow is an elegant liqueur called the 'Queen of Liqueurs'
- May 1st is May Day in France, celebrated as a national holiday for workers
- The name Champs-Élysées derives from the 'Elysian Fields (paradise)' of ancient Greek mythology
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Cognac - 40 ml
- Chartreuse Yellow - 15 ml
- Lemon Juice - 15 ml
- Angostura Bitters - 1 dash
Instructions:
- Chill the cocktail glass
- Add ice to the shaker
- Add 40ml of cognac
- Add 15ml of Chartreuse Yellow
- Add 15ml of lemon juice
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Shake well and strain into the chilled glass