Description
Indulgent black velvet cake marries rich cocoa with luxurious cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert that whispers southern charm. Dark and seductive, this chocolate marvel promises pure bliss with each silky slice you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 oz (150 ml) stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
- 5 oz (150 ml) champagne or sparkling wine
Garnish/Serving:
- None specified
Instructions
- Ensure the champagne and stout beer are thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator for optimal temperature and flavor.
- Select a pristine champagne flute and pour the dark stout beer as the foundational layer, allowing it to settle smoothly at the bottom of the glass.
- Employ a delicate technique by inverting a spoon and gradually cascading the champagne over its curved surface, creating a mesmerizing two-toned visual effect where the lighter champagne hovers elegantly above the rich stout.
- Present the Black Velvet cocktail immediately to preserve its distinctive layered appearance and fresh, crisp taste, inviting immediate appreciation of its unique blend.
Notes
- Chill glasses beforehand to maintain the perfect temperature and enhance the drink’s layered presentation.
- Use a spoon with a curved back to create a precise, clean layer between the stout and champagne for a stunning visual effect.
- Select a dark stout with rich, robust flavors like Guinness to complement the champagne’s crisp and bubbly character.
- Experiment with different stout and champagne combinations to discover your preferred flavor profile and balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg