The Black Velvet was originally put together as a tribute drink on the death of Britain's Prince Albert. It is recommended for occasions where "champagne is in order, but seems a bit too formal." (like, say, getting a Prince Albert...) I think this makes a fantastic morning after drink, especially since it's about the easiest possible mixed drink to make.
There is a version of this made with cider known as a Black Adder.
There is a version of this made with cider known as a Black Adder.
Drink #6: Black Velvet
- 1oz chilled bubbly
- 1oz chilled Guinness
Add first champagne, then Guinness into a chilled flute.
We went with the book's suggestion of dry champagne, though I may have liked this better with prosecco. I'm not entirely sure the drink is worth making unless you have company over. Maybe you're throwing a bachelor party or the sort of baby shower where the women disappear off and leave the men in the kitchen to chat awkwardly over finger food. If you're alone, it's not a huge improvement over a cold Guinness and isn't worth opening a bottle of champagne for unless you have a stomach of spandex and can really get down a bottle of champagne and an equal part of Guinness. If you do have a stomach of spandex, post a picture in the comments.
Final verdict
Perfectly fine, not going to go out of my way to make again
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