Prince of Wales

The recipe for a Prince of Wales. A luxurious and complex drink with cognac, orange liqueur, bitters, and Champagne.

A Prince of Wales cocktail in a champagne glass with an orange slice.
Strengthmedium
GlassChampagne glass
BaseCognac
GarnishOrange slice

Description

The Prince of Wales is an opulent and festive cocktail created in the 19th century in honor of King Edward VII (then Prince of Wales). It is a royal drink that combines the rich depth of Cognac and the sweetness of orange liqueur with the spicy complexity of Angostura bitters. The whole thing is topped with Champagne, giving it a luxurious, sparkling note. A perfect cocktail for celebrations and special moments.

Preparation

  1. Add Cognac, Orange Curaçao, and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice and stir briefly.
  2. Strain the contents into a pre-chilled champagne glass or coupe.
  3. Gently top up with ice-cold Champagne.
  4. Garnish with an orange slice.

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