To toast The Minimalist column upon its exit from the pages of the Dining section, a Champagne cocktail — developed with help from the bartender Jim Meehan. It is appropriately celebratory and bittersweet.
Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon bitters
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- ¼ ounce maple syrup
- 6 ounces Champagne
- Twist of lemon
1 drink
Preparation
- Stir the bitters, juice and syrup in a flute. When combined, add the Champagne. Squeeze the lemon twist over the top, wipe the rim with it and discard.
2 minutes
Dining and Cooking