DEATH IN VENICE

"In victory, you deserve Champagne;
​​​​​​​in defeat, you need it"

— Napoleon Bonaparte

Through the twilight hours of May, we indulged in three riffs on Champagne cocktails, served with a snack to match. First acknowledged in Jerry Thomas’s 1862 book, The Bon Vivant’s Companion, Champagne cocktails have injected fun and fizz into bars ever since. Ours were made with NV Gimmonet Champagne and your choice of liqueur or spirit as below.

DEATH IN VENICE
Campari & grapefruit bitters​​​​​​​
with Abrolhos Island scallop & peach vinaigrette

DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON
Forêt Pastis & orange bitters
with Sydney rock oyster & Champagne vinegar

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac & Angostura
with Caviar rosti, crème fraîche & chives
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