Best Mumm champagne cocktail recipes

Story:

There are many champagne punch recipes, a great classic in cocktails, but this one is extra-special, since it comes from the world’s first cocktail recipe book, published in America in 1862. It also has the advantage of being easy to make.

Method:

• In a highball glass, pour syrup and juice, then fill with crushed ice
• Fill to the top with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Stir gently
• Garnish with orange and pineapple

Tip:

• As mentioned in the 1862 cocktail book, you can substitute strawberry syrup for raspberry syrup

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Champagne brings an additional elegant touch to the world-famous Mojito. Discover how to make this cocktail recipe, which has conquered the most prestigious reception venues.

Method:

• In a highball glass, muddle the mint leaves
• Add all ingredients and fill with crushed ice
• Fill to the top with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Garnish with a mint sprig

Tip:

• To ensure you have enough mint in the drink, cover the bottom of the glass with mint leaves

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A great classic in champagne cocktail recipes, the Old Cuban delights not only with its depth but also its freshness, subtly provided by the mint. To make it, don’t forget your shaker!

Method:

• In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients (except the champagne)
• Fill with ice and shake well
• Fine strain into a champagne coupe
• Fill to the top with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Garnish with a mint leaf

Tip:

• You don’t need to muddle the mint as the essential oils will be extracted while shaking

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The Champagne Sour cocktail first appeared in New York in the 19^th century. In particular, the recipe was included in Harry Johnson’s “Bartender’s Manual”, published in 1882 in New York, one of the best books on the subject. It is very easy to make, requiring few ingredients, and can be prepared in just 3 steps!

Method:

• In a chilled coupe glass, add syrup and lemon juice
• Fill up with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Stir gently and garnish with a lemon twist

Tip:

• If you would like a more pronounced sour taste, add more sugar and lemon juice to keep the drink well-balanced

Story:

One of the first mentions of champagne cocktails in America was in the book “Panama in 1885”, published in New York in the same year. This recipe specifies using Mumm champagne, already recognised at the time as one of the best champagnes.

Method:

• Soak the sugar cube with the bitters
• Place the sugar cube in a champagne flute
• Fill up with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Twist the lemon peel and place it inside

Tip:

• To add a touch of complexity, pour up to 10 ml Martell Cognac

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The Mimosa is the most famous champagne-based cocktail and it is a must at brunch. Legend has it that this recipe was invented at the Ritz hotel in Paris in 1925. It is also known by the name “Buck’s Fizz”.

The finest recipes are always the simplest: this cocktail is very easy to make, in just two steps! For a sure-fire success, choose the best ingredients, including the iconic Mumm Cordon Rouge.

Method:

• Fill 1/3 of a chilled flute glass with fresh orange juice
• Fill to the top with Cordon Rouge
• Stir gently

Tip:

• Always choose a hand press juicer rather than a citrus reamer to obtain a purer taste

Story:

One of the first mentions of champagne cocktails in America was in the book “Panama in 1885”, published in New York in the same year. This recipe specifies using Mumm champagne, already recognised at the time as one of the best champagnes.

Method:

• Soak the sugar cube with the bitters
• Place the sugar cube in a champagne flute
• Fill up with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Twist the lemon peel and place it inside

Tip:

• To add a touch of complexity, pour up to 10 ml Martell Cognac

Story:

This simple, classic cocktail is served on the rocks. It is particularly light and elegant, and offers a low-alcohol alternative to the original Old Fashioned recipe.

Method:

• In an old-fashioned glass, add sugar and bitters
• Add ice
• Fill to the top with Grand Cordon and stir gently
• Garnish with orange twist and cherry

Tip:

• To make homemade demerara syrup, simply dissolve 1 cup of demerara sugar into 1 cup of boiling water

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It is the best cocktail choice if you want to feel immediately transported to a paradise island, at the edge of the swimming pool of a grand hotel! This recipe has been adapted from a creation by Chris Moore in London in 2017.

Method:

• Add all the ingredients in a blender, except the champagne
• Fill with the same volume of crushed ice and blend until frozen
• Strain into a highball glass pre-filled with Mumm Grand Cordon
• Garnish with coconut flakes

Tip:

• To make the homemade pineapple cordial, mix 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice with 1 cup of caster sugar and add 2% citric acid

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Surprise your guests with this champagne cocktail recipe which gives a new dimension to the classic French 75. The Grand Cordon Rosé cuvée adds a modern twist.

Method:

• In a highball glass, add sugar, lemon juice and gin
• Fill with ice
• Fill to the top with Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé
• Stir gently and garnish with lemon

Tip:

• Use ice cubes straight out of the freezer to prevent excessive dilution