

Ingredients
1 1/4 ozBrandy
1 barspoonBalsamic vinegar
1/4 ozSimple syrup (2:1)
2 dashGrapefruit bitters
2 dashChocolate bitters
to topSparkling wine
Instructions
- Chill a coupe glass.
- Add all ingredients except the sparkling wine to a mixing glass.
- Add ice and stir until well chilled (15–30 seconds).
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Top with sparkling wine and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit peel twist.
Garnish
- Grapefruit peel twist
Flavor profile
BitterFruitySourSweetCitrusCoffeeChocolateElegantSophisticated
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