Ambrosia
A fruity, bubbly and refreshing cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 20.4% ABV ∙
The Ambrosia is a shaken sour of Cognac, Calvados, triple sec and lemon juice, topped with dry sparkling wine in a flute.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 4 ingredients with ice: Cognac 30 mlCalvados 30 mlTriple sec 10 mlLemon juice 10 ml
- Fine strain into the glass
- Top with Dry sparkling wine
Tips
- A short, hard shake of 8-10 seconds is enough to mix the cognac and calvados with the rest; fine-strain so no ice shards land in the flute.
History
The Ambrosia cocktail is generally traced to Arnaud's restaurant in New Orleans. Some accounts place its creation in the 1920s, while others date it to just after the end of Prohibition in 1933. Its name references ambrosia, the mythical food (or drink) of the gods in Greek mythology.
FAQ
What is the drink Ambrosia made of?
Cognac and Calvados, 30 ml each, shaken with 10 ml each of triple sec and fresh lemon juice, then topped with 30 ml of dry sparkling wine.
Is an Ambrosia cocktail shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The Cognac, Calvados, triple sec, and lemon juice are shaken together to chill and blend, then the dry sparkling wine is added afterward to keep its carbonation.
What glass is an Ambrosia served in?
A flute glass, the same one used for Champagne cocktails, which suits the sparkling wine topping and keeps the bubbles rising cleanly.
Is an Ambrosia cocktail vegan?
Yes. It is vegan, vegetarian and lactose-free: spirits, citrus and sparkling wine, with no dairy or animal-derived ingredients.
