Born in the Roaring Twenties, the Champs-Élysées cocktail has embodied elegance, flair and joie de vivre since 1925.
To mark its 100th anniversary, the famed Paris avenue’s landmark establishments united by the Champs-Élysées Committee have joined with Hennessy to honour the iconic signature drink.
They are inviting guests to rediscover a cocktail that has accompanied Parisian nights for decades. The flavour of this brandy and chartruese-based sour is akin to a Sidecar, filled with bold, refreshing flavour.
The original recipe—the Cocktail Champs-Élysées 1925—along with two exclusive new creations—the reimagined Cocktail Champs-Élysées 2.0 and the alcohol-free Mocktail Champs-Elysées—will be featured across participating venues and can be recreated at home.
Champs-Élysées 1925
- 45ml Hennessy Very Special
- 15ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 2ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 lemon twist
METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled glass.
Cocktail Champs-Élysées 2.0
- 40ml Hennessy Very Special
- 10ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 15ml Apricot liqueur
- 2ml Verjus
- 1 dash Peychauds bitters
METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled glass.