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Black Velvet

By David Bowers

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Guinness is considered by its many aficionados to be extremely creamy, but when you add it to Champagne or prosecco, its fruitiness emerges as well. The proportions are roughly two parts bubbly to one part Guinness, but you can mix it to taste. It's a bit of a novelty drink, but, like Irish Coffee, it's found all over Ireland. Black Velvet is a terrific party drink. It's Irish, you can mix it to order as guests arrive, it's delicious—and it stretches your Champagne farther!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

4 ounces (1/2 cup) chilled Champagne or prosecco
2 ounces (1/4 cup) chilled Guinness Extra Stout

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1 Pour the Champagne into a flute or other tall glass.

    Step 2

    2 Pour the Guinness on top. (Guinness is heavier. If you mix it the other way around, it won't combine evenly and will need to be stirred.)

From Real Irish Food by David Bowers, © 2012 Skyhorse Publishing
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBeerChampagneSparkling WineWineProseccoIrishEuropeanCookbooks

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