Monday 10 March 2014

Black Velvet

It's March.  It still feels a lot like January.  Longest.  Winter.  Ever.  It drives me to drink....no, not really but I do enjoy a tipple here and there.  So do the Irish and on that note, I give to you the Black Velvet.  Two things I would never ever think of combining would be Guinness and Bubbly but I did, and I'm shocked and delighted to tell you it's a delicious combination.  It's smooth, has some depth and the bubbly seems to pull out some fruitiness from the beer.  
This drink was invented in 1861.  I know some Guinness lovers (my dad) would probably cringe at this but they do actually drink this in Ireland....and now in my house.  Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!


 

Cheers!


Black Velvet

Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Guinness

Pour 1 part Sparkling Wine into a Champagne glass.  Carefully top up with 1 part Guinness.  Equal parts...how easy is that?

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