Aftermarket Bubbles: The Story of Champagne (Part 2) - featuring Jenz

This week, we finishing ushering in the New Year with our discussion of Champagne! On this extra sized episode, we talk about the regional pride of the Champagnois, how the region fought to protect the uniqueness of their product, and their country in the Second World War!

Cocktails Discussed:

Sauf l'Honneur

1 oz. Pimm's Cup No. 1

1 oz. Schlichte Steinhager Gin

2 fresh strawberries

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

2 oz. Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs

Muddle the strawberries and sugar with the Steinhager in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, and then add the Pimm's and ice, and shake until well chilled. Fine stain into a champagne flute, top with the Blanc de Noirs, and garnish with a whole strawberry.

Operation Bodyguard

2 oz. Verpooten Advocaat

1/2 oz. Spirit Works Barrel Aged Sloe Gin

1 oz. Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa

2 oz. Marie de Moy Grand Cru Champagne

Shake the first three ingredients with ice until well chilled, and strain into a champagne flute over the champagne.