Module 7 of 9

Sparkling integration and refined delivery

Coordinate still bases, carbonation and prompt service.

What you will be able to do

Keep carbonation separate

French 75 shakes its still base before sparkling wine is added. Champagne Cocktail has a different bitters-and-sugar structure; the chosen reference also includes cognac.

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Old Cuban combines mint, aged rum and a sparkling finish. These are separate preparations, not permission to shake sparkling wine.

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Deliver the intended experience

Confirm the sparkling product and guest preference, chill appropriately, prepare garnish before the final pour and serve promptly. Explain an ingredient choice concretely rather than claiming a higher price proves quality.

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Plan the full ticket so sparkling drinks do not wait while another component is prepared.

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French 75

Sparkling sour. Bright lemon, gin botanicals and fine sparkling-wine character.

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Recipe: 30 ml gin · 15 ml fresh lemon juice · 15 ml simple syrup, 1:1 by mass · 60 ml chilled Champagne

Measured starting liquids (before ice dilution, not ABV): gin 25%, fresh lemon juice 12.5%, simple syrup, 1:1 by mass 12.5%, chilled Champagne 50% of 120 ml.

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AI-generated illustration of a French 75. Follow the written recipe, not the picture.

Champagne Cocktail

Built sparkling cocktail. Sparkling wine, aromatic bitters, gentle sweetness and cognac.

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Recipe: 90 ml chilled Champagne · 10 ml cognac · 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters · 1 cube, target 4 g white sugar, house cube size

Measured starting liquids (before ice dilution, not ABV): chilled Champagne 90%, cognac 10% of 100 ml.

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AI-generated illustration of a Champagne Cocktail. Follow the written recipe, not the picture.

Old Cuban

Advanced comparison study. Aged rum, mint, lime and sparkling wine.

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Recipe: 45 ml aged rum · 22.5 ml fresh lime juice · 30 ml simple syrup, 1:1 by mass · 8 leaves fresh mint · 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters · 60 ml chilled Brut Champagne or Prosecco

Measured starting liquids (before ice dilution, not ABV): aged rum 28.5714%, fresh lime juice 14.2857%, simple syrup, 1:1 by mass 19.0476%, chilled Brut Champagne or Prosecco 38.0952% of 157.5 ml.

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AI-generated illustration of a Old Cuban. Follow the written recipe, not the picture.

Practise and check yourself

Exercise: Sequence all three drinks and explain their different sweetening ingredients and finishing methods.

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Which French 75 ingredient stays out of the shaker? The sparkling wine.

What should be prepared before the final sparkling pour? Glassware, garnish and other order components so delivery can follow promptly.

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Quick Shift Check

A French 75 ticket is delayed after the still base is ready. Which sequence protects the sparkling finish?

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