Name: Imperial Fizz
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces rye or bourbon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar; 3 or 4 ice cubes; Chilled champagne

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 1

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces rye or bourbon

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar

3 or 4 ice cubes

Chilled champagne

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except the champagne in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass and fill with champagne.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Bourbon Whiskey Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Rye Whiskey Lemon Citrus Fruit Vegan Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer House & Garden

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