Black Velvet

Equal pours of stout and Champagne make a dark, gently foamy sparkling drink. Guinness’s specification uses Extra Stout and serves the mixture in a flute, with no extra sweetener, spirit or garnish.

Dark brown-black sparkling drink in a flute with a light tan foam head, no ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 90 ml Chilled Guinness Extra Stout
  • 90 ml Chilled Champagne

Instructions

  1. Chill a flute large enough to hold the drink and its foam.
  2. Pour the cold stout into the glass, then slowly add the Champagne.
  3. Let the foam settle and gently combine if needed. Serve without ice or garnish.