Ever wondered how to properly open and serve champagne? Today, Joe Gitter covers everything from the safest technique for opening champagne bottles to the best chilling and pouring techniques. Plus, he shares two exciting champagne cocktail recipes, and provides sparkling wine substitutions that are easier on the wallet.
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24 Comments
So.. shaking it really hard first isn’t the best way?
Problems I don't have
But what about best glassware to serve the bubbly
The bitters and sugar cube was the first cocktail I ever made for a party. This punch sounds delicious but with so many ingredients it's got to be for a special occasion with not many people.
I can't think of a worse thing to add to champagne, Green Tea.
Looks delicious. But the recipe at 4:55 for Regent Punch doesn't match what is made in this video. Should Batavia Arrack, an ice ring and nutmeg be included or not?
I really can’t connect with this guy. He’s a little too sweet for me.
to save everyone a googlesearch: the cold bottle is at 0.5°C
Excellent!
So much energy on temperature and opening, but serving in a flute glass 😑
No, Sabrage is the stupidest way to open a champagne bottle! Not cool!
Why talk about Cava and not Prosecco?
The loud pop is my favorite part 😍
I love my new Cocktails Illustrated book. Well done ATK.
One word … Cava
This is fantastic. Making that punch for New Years!
Sponsorship?
How does cremant compare to champagne or cava?
He is not Lan Lam; no one explains things as she does. This Tw**T gets on my single nerve. Champagne is often overrated, and in the UK, it is considered more important than education.
I'm losing interest in your channel. So many videos about cocktails and wine, lately. What happened to cooking tips and equipment reviews?
Surprised to hear that a kitchen product sponsored this video. I’ve always thought of America’s Test Kitchen as being unbiased, but this advertisement in the video makes me wonder if that’s true
not sure how i feel about ATK taking sponsorships now
Champagne – my favorite! It's so fun and sparkly – which reminds me, I better get my bottle in the fridge for NYE! 🍾🥂
This dude sounds exactly like Lord Freiza