black velvet

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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! From epicurious.com

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For black velvet

  • 4 oz
    champagne or prosecco, chilled (1/2 cup)
  • 2 oz
    guinness extra stout, chilled (1/4 cup)

How To Make black velvet

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