The question then. Did you re-make this with an actual 50/50 pour of Guinness and Champagne? I think you need to do this again and re-taste it to see what you think!
Awesome video, I love champagne! I also really liked the Cognac version of a French 75, we mede it for Bastille Day! As for the Guiness, if you'll make beer cocktails (please to, it's an awesome concept) in the future, I'd love to hear your thought on the Stout Fashioned, a twist on an old fashioned with beer foam from the Guiness. The chocholate-coffee notes bring such an interesting dimension with a slight beer bitterness. See the beer cocktails episode ;)
Stouts in general are sorely underappreciated in my opinion, even among beer drinkers. Everybody's crazy for IPAs these days. Though, admittedly, there's limits to what you can do with the chocolatey flavor they bring to the table. Most of the time, that means some combination of whiskey and cream.
@@StevetheBartender_ weird flex, but ok. Just kidding, of course! But yeah, If there's one thing we're not short on, is the outtakes. Maybe some that are R-rated and don't make the cut haha :)
Steve, you're a gem. 3:00 never ceases to make me giggle, no matter how many times I share or re-watch. #garnishes And the outtakes... wife's behind-the-cam comments are added joy. Thank you for the vids & the shaken grins. :)
@@StevetheBartender_ nah, you were there it's just that I wasn't able to watch your last video even though I saw the notification! And today I was just super happy to see you! That's why!
I made the French 75 and the bourbon variant French 95 recently and both were delicious. A nice light drink to welcome the couple of guests I was still allowed in these difficult times.
Great video; I was really excited about the Guiness-Champagne one but after your taste description I am definetly less eager to try it now. hehe I love sparkling wine so now if I open a bottle alone it will be way more fun. Cheers!
@@StevetheBartender_ hahaha but on the other hand pouring the drinks down the drain, is neather a good option, so… sacrifices need to be done. Cheers! :@)
ive had the black velvet before... it is definitely worth trying. I enjoyed it. It is commonly made with sparkling cider as well (I think that makes it a black and tan, however)
I definitely love the compilation videos. The single drink videos are best when it's super unique and you want to show off a specific, special ingredient, but I love the compilation videos. Also: If we can't have a Kat cam, at least give us a Kat mic!
Omg bro that was the best!! Lol Your reaction to the black velvet was priceless haha Bloopers were SO good!!! Keep the bloopers in 🙌🏼 great episode as always my man 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Absolutely love the bloopers as always. I have been seeing the black velvet cocktail more and more lately and it throws me off because I think of the Canadian Whiskey Black Velvet and that is what I am always expecting. Love the honesty I would have called bull if you said that drink was good lol
Guines is it black stout or irish beer ..here in phillipines i have a bar list black velvet . French 75 kirr royale and fashioned mimosa by the way im also worked here as a bartender.
My dude I’ve had of a variant of black velvet that’s 50/50 Guinness and dry hard cider with a splash of black currant juice and THAT shit is delightful
The French 75 is my personal favorite! Love a Bellini, as well, although I typically use Prosecco. There's definitely confusion in the US about what a Black Velvet actually consists of... It's often confused with the Snakebite.
Hey STEVE Is that latest realase Mr. Black Ethiopia Singel Origin in the shelf on ur left on the top shelf. I’ve recently get to know about it and really planning to buy one. But is it really different from Mr. Black and it cost me more as compared to Mr. Black. And, by the way, finally u add the other dehydrated lemon wheel. It was really funny watching it hahahah. Really looking forward from hearing with you. Keep going and keep them coming. Love from India🇮🇳🙏🍾
There is something so bizarre but so familiar about champagne and Guinness, I don't drink anymore but I watch these videos for ideas on what mocktails i can make, to an extent, I have replaced my cabinet of spirits (mostly empty bottles) for non alcoholic spirits and most of them I was disappointed with but there are a few good ones, mostly gins cause I was a big g&t guy, John ross, pentire adrift, seedlip spice 94 and some others, lyre american malt, white cane spirit and coffee originale. My favourite thing about being sober and drinking low to no ABV drinks is there is no shame in having a breakfast coffee stout or espresso Martini lol
Give the black velvet another go! Use a flute and go *slightly* heavier on the champagne. Personally prefer it with the guinness layered on top. Think it's a lovely drink personally.
Great video Steve ! One question, what is the capacity in ml of your Boston shaker ? I want to buy one but some of them are around 900ml and I believe maybe that’s to much lol
I never had the "classy" version with Guinness and Champagne (as a French loving Irish culture I should try it ^^), but I already had Guinness + Cider at a pub in my hometown, and it was great for me ^^ (maybe a lot sweeter/less dry than with champagne, but worked great)
Hi Steve happy new year It looked to me that you had a lot more Guinness then champagne maybe if you measure them it could be better maybe? I am happy it's not me that had to try this coktial black velvet
I think this is the video we will need to celebrate the END of 2020 this year (one flight, or bottle of champagne, per person!) ! All great ones, well maybe have the last one as 2 seperate glasses 🤣🤣
Hey nice vid but what kind of bubbly do you recomend? We mostly have Cava Brut at home do you think that works fine or shoulf we invest in something else? A real Champagne might be too expensive xD
Every bartender needs to know how to make a champagne cocktail. I’ve been to a few bars (in upscale places) and I’ve had to teach the bartenders how to make it. It’s a shame because it’s so easy to make.
Love your videos, mate. I must confess I am too much of a cheapass to use Moet for these cocktails (with the possible exception of a Kir Royale)--at $50/bottle here in the States, that's something I drink by itself. I would use a decent California champagne style or French Cremant. I know they're technically not champagne, but still...
I feel you on that, I personally don't mix Moet with anything. I always go for an affordable sparkling white when making my Champagne cocktail. Using high quality champagne in a cocktail feels like sacrilege to me
Can someone tell me is it possible to substitute champagne with something in cocktails? I thought of prosecco but as i never tried real champagne i don't know the difference between them.
I have never before been personally offended by a cocktail. 😂😂 Guinness is perfect on it's own doesn't need a cocktail, its especially sad as I can't even go out and get one atm. 😭
I have mastered one drink and one drink only it is the champagne cocktail 🍹 you’re going about it the wrong way! Yes the sugar cube, bitters yes but you are missing one key ingredient! Cognac or brandy like kind have to stick together brandy and cognac are made of grapes so is champagne that’s why it pairs together perfectly! Everything else is true to form! 👌
I only recently learned of this version of the Champagne Cocktail. I like many people was taught the recipe without it, but I definitely like the addition of brandy to it👍
Bloody hell mate, with those ratios its bound to taste even worse. I couldn't imagine someone ordering this and I couldn't imagine someone drinking more than one
isn't there supposed to be cognac in a classic champagne cocktail? I know he said there are variations but if toy completely take out a ingredients its way to different to be a variation for me atleast.
The Black Velvet is kind of an acquired taste. Took me more than one to like it. I prefer it with a demi-sec or even doux champagne, makes it a bit smoother. And I think, as this drink was invented in 1861 after the death of Prince Albert (hence th black) and champagne used to be less dry back then, this would be more accurate/original.
Queue comments about how my equal part pour of Guinness and Champagne was clearly not 50/50...... 😂
The chambord bottle looks really cool, I hardly ever see spherical bottles
I thought I would try the black velvet....... 🤔🤢
Maybe it would have tasted better if you had put in more than a shot worth of Moet! 🤣 It deserves a redo! 🍾🍺🥂
The Black Adder is the better version of the Black Velvet, 50/50 of Guinness and Cider, layer it and mix to drink.
The question then. Did you re-make this with an actual 50/50 pour of Guinness and Champagne? I think you need to do this again and re-taste it to see what you think!
Awesome video, I love champagne! I also really liked the Cognac version of a French 75, we mede it for Bastille Day! As for the Guiness, if you'll make beer cocktails (please to, it's an awesome concept) in the future, I'd love to hear your thought on the Stout Fashioned, a twist on an old fashioned with beer foam from the Guiness. The chocholate-coffee notes bring such an interesting dimension with a slight beer bitterness. See the beer cocktails episode ;)
Stouts in general are sorely underappreciated in my opinion, even among beer drinkers. Everybody's crazy for IPAs these days. Though, admittedly, there's limits to what you can do with the chocolatey flavor they bring to the table. Most of the time, that means some combination of whiskey and cream.
Loving the out takes, definately add them in the next video
I add them when they're there :)
@@StevetheBartender_ weird flex, but ok. Just kidding, of course! But yeah, If there's one thing we're not short on, is the outtakes. Maybe some that are R-rated and don't make the cut haha :)
I'm loving this new series format. It's so relaxed and with director's cut bonuses.
Steve, you're a gem. 3:00 never ceases to make me giggle, no matter how many times I share or re-watch. #garnishes
And the outtakes... wife's behind-the-cam comments are added joy. Thank you for the vids & the shaken grins. :)
I love his honesty
Bro, that ain't 50/50! Hahaha 😹😁
I know - wasn't even close!!
You can see he likes the beer more.. 😂
Also would waste a 50$ champagne on beer
J’ai deux amours, mon pays et Paris 🎶 Very good choice of music for the occasion! French 75 is my favorite cocktail !
I am a chef from germany and enjoy your videos for a long time. You inspire me every single time thanks for your awesome content Steve.
Thanks for being honest about the Black Velvet!
All are lovely. The only one I have not made a video for was the classic champagne cocktail.
Outtakes are a must.
Wonderful that you are back! Have a great day!
Where did I go? 🤔
@@StevetheBartender_ nah, you were there it's just that I wasn't able to watch your last video even though I saw the notification!
And today I was just super happy to see you! That's why!
I follow you from Iran where we can not enjoy going to the bar like you, but I make some of these drinks at home. Thank you for the good channel ♥️♥️
Drinking the French 75 right now. It tastes simply delicious!
I really enjoy this cocktails. Thanks 🍸
Some absolute classics here! Cheers mate
Loving the multi-drink videos!!!
Watching this drinking French 75s! Happy new year!
No better way to do it if you ask me
Dude, the bloopers crack me up. Good stuff. Cheers.
Thanks for the video! You had me dying laughing with the reaction to the Black Velvet.
I LOVE Black Velvets!
Black Velveteen is with hard cider
The French 75 is my favorite cocktail in general, let alone favorite champagne cocktail.
"I want a bit more" - smart man listening to your wife's cheeky request Steve hahaha
Your compilation vids are awesome and outtakes had me snickering at the lunch table :) Keep up the awesome work!
I made the French 75 and the bourbon variant French 95 recently and both were delicious. A nice light drink to welcome the couple of guests I was still allowed in these difficult times.
lovely
Love the sound effects, lol.
Great to see Threefold Aromatic Gin on the back bar again. Woohoo!!!
gotta get myself some champagne. Thanks for the link to the song.
Love a good French 75. Hits you like a cannon, just like the namesake!
Great video; I was really excited about the Guiness-Champagne one but after your taste description I am definetly less eager to try it now. hehe
I love sparkling wine so now if I open a bottle alone it will be way more fun. Cheers!
French 75 is a clear winner.... I was clearly drunk when trying to pour that 50/50 Guinness/Champagne because that wasn't even close!
@@StevetheBartender_ hahaha but on the other hand pouring the drinks down the drain, is neather a good option, so… sacrifices need to be done. Cheers! :@)
ive had the black velvet before... it is definitely worth trying. I enjoyed it. It is commonly made with sparkling cider as well (I think that makes it a black and tan, however)
@@BenL91 Thank you for the tip. I guess I will give it a try and see how it will turn out for me. :@) Cheers!
French 75 👌🏼 bloody TASTY!
I definitely love the compilation videos. The single drink videos are best when it's super unique and you want to show off a specific, special ingredient, but I love the compilation videos.
Also: If we can't have a Kat cam, at least give us a Kat mic!
I agree about Kat, it drives me crazy that I can barely hear her. She needs a mic! LOL
Omg bro that was the best!! Lol Your reaction to the black velvet was priceless haha Bloopers were SO good!!! Keep the bloopers in 🙌🏼 great episode as always my man 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks mate.. such a bad drink although my 50/50 ratio was just a tad off 😂
@@StevetheBartender_ hahahaha nahhhh the reaction was totally worth it haha
Anytime mate 🤘🏼
Black velvet!!! A James Bond cocktail haha. Never thought before in that combinación. Guess I ll have to give it a shot anyway
lol that reaction on the Black Velvet was legendary
"I've wasted a glass of Moet [...] as well as half a Guinness" 😂😂
Guiness with Bailey's worked, great video. Good comedy. I'll repeat the 2 in the middle.
Fave champagne cocktail has to be the champoke (champagne and coke), give it a try!
Bring on the Bubbly! Thanks Steve
Great! Thank You Steve! Could I add more Chambord to Royale?
Absolutely love the bloopers as always. I have been seeing the black velvet cocktail more and more lately and it throws me off because I think of the Canadian Whiskey Black Velvet and that is what I am always expecting. Love the honesty I would have called bull if you said that drink was good lol
My favorite one is "Soir de Gala".... Champagne, Cointreau, blueberry liqueur..
Colour me interested. What blueberry liqueur do you like?
1:45 those drum's scared me, ngl
Honestly what was up with the drums lol wasn't a fan of it
@@kevinalpizar2335 I was thinking the same thing, literally not a clue why the drums kicked in
probably a wrong type of glass for the black velvet. usually done in a flute or tulip so the two split via their densities. love the show!
Have you ever done any NA cocktails or sampled any NA beer or wine?
I don’t know why my brain works like this but now I feel like I HAVE to try a black velvet
The disgusted, disappointed facial expressions was hilarious 😂
😂😂😂
The outtakes 😂😂😂
Beer and champagne.... nope
I agree with others on the outtakes...I like it
Nice :)
Guines is it black stout or irish beer ..here in phillipines i have a bar list black velvet . French 75 kirr royale and fashioned mimosa by the way im also worked here as a bartender.
What was with the drumroll at 1:45?
Chambord royal also called Kir Imperial.
Thanks for the heads up - didn't know that :)
My dude I’ve had of a variant of black velvet that’s 50/50 Guinness and dry hard cider with a splash of black currant juice and THAT shit is delightful
The French 75 is my personal favorite! Love a Bellini, as well, although I typically use Prosecco. There's definitely confusion in the US about what a Black Velvet actually consists of... It's often confused with the Snakebite.
wait... now I'm confused... is a Snakebite supposed to be made with lager or guinness?!
Black velvet can work well if you use a stout with a little more umpf. Anything 8-15%
That's the only one on this list I haven't tried yet. Definitely giving it a go
Hey STEVE
Is that latest realase Mr. Black Ethiopia Singel Origin in the shelf on ur left on the top shelf. I’ve recently get to know about it and really planning to buy one. But is it really different from Mr. Black and it cost me more as compared to Mr. Black.
And, by the way, finally u add the other dehydrated lemon wheel. It was really funny watching it hahahah.
Really looking forward from hearing with you.
Keep going and keep them coming.
Love from India🇮🇳🙏🍾
I believe it is
haha you are too sweet:)) that even not 50/50 can be easely forgiven😂
I thought the Black Velvet was supposed to have the two ingredients layer instead of mixed.
There is something so bizarre but so familiar about champagne and Guinness, I don't drink anymore but I watch these videos for ideas on what mocktails i can make, to an extent, I have replaced my cabinet of spirits (mostly empty bottles) for non alcoholic spirits and most of them I was disappointed with but there are a few good ones, mostly gins cause I was a big g&t guy, John ross, pentire adrift, seedlip spice 94 and some others, lyre american malt, white cane spirit and coffee originale. My favourite thing about being sober and drinking low to no ABV drinks is there is no shame in having a breakfast coffee stout or espresso Martini lol
Me, watches all reactions to cocktails, hmm, guiness and champagne can't be good, instantly wants to try it 😅
Give the black velvet another go! Use a flute and go *slightly* heavier on the champagne. Personally prefer it with the guinness layered on top. Think it's a lovely drink personally.
You wasted a glass of Moët and half a Guinness so we don’t have to. We appreciate your sacrifice
😂
Great video Steve ! One question, what is the capacity in ml of your Boston shaker ? I want to buy one but some of them are around 900ml and I believe maybe that’s to much lol
I never had the "classy" version with Guinness and Champagne (as a French loving Irish culture I should try it ^^), but I already had Guinness + Cider at a pub in my hometown, and it was great for me ^^ (maybe a lot sweeter/less dry than with champagne, but worked great)
The "poor mans" Black Velvet!
I love me some Moët & Chandon!
Champagne cocktails: my mind went straight to mimosas, that's the only Champagne cocktail I know of.
Well now I know 4 more
5 more ...if you include Kir Royal as mentioned?
Hi Steve happy new year
It looked to me that you had a lot more Guinness then champagne maybe if you measure them it could be better maybe?
I am happy it's not me that had to try this coktial black velvet
I think this is the video we will need to celebrate the END of 2020 this year (one flight, or bottle of champagne, per person!) ! All great ones, well maybe have the last one as 2 seperate glasses 🤣🤣
Champagne Mojito: Muddle slice of lime and mint with 1/2 ounce of amber rum, couple drops of angostura bitters, add ice and top up with champagne.
Sounds delicious!
Hey nice vid but what kind of bubbly do you recomend? We mostly have Cava Brut at home do you think that works fine or shoulf we invest in something else? A real Champagne might be too expensive xD
Halloween is coming up.. Any ideas of Halloween cocktails or Halloween shots any ideas from your side.. Innovations for us.
How would you fix the Black Velvet, Steve? Maybe a perry instead of champagne?
Pouring the Guinness down the drain instead of into the glass seems like a solid start.
What about a Halloween cocktail please!
Every bartender needs to know how to make a champagne cocktail.
I’ve been to a few bars (in upscale places) and I’ve had to teach the bartenders how to make it. It’s a shame because it’s so easy to make.
Would it be much of a downgrade if I subbed Cointreau for Grand Marnier in the improved version of Champagne Cocktail?
Love your videos, mate. I must confess I am too much of a cheapass to use Moet for these cocktails (with the possible exception of a Kir Royale)--at $50/bottle here in the States, that's something I drink by itself. I would use a decent California champagne style or French Cremant. I know they're technically not champagne, but still...
I feel you on that, I personally don't mix Moet with anything. I always go for an affordable sparkling white when making my Champagne cocktail. Using high quality champagne in a cocktail feels like sacrilege to me
Re : Black Velvet. I have seen people using sparkling cider instead of champers.
Normally have guiness floated on cider for black velvet
No, black velvet is definitely champagne and Guinness
It's definitely Champagne :-)
You had me at Guinness...
Can someone tell me is it possible to substitute champagne with something in cocktails? I thought of prosecco but as i never tried real champagne i don't know the difference between them.
A shot of port in the rest of the Guinness will make up for the black velvet disaster.
Guinness in a champagne glass will actually change your life!
Francisco Scaramanga approves this video.
I have never before been personally offended by a cocktail. 😂😂 Guinness is perfect on it's own doesn't need a cocktail, its especially sad as I can't even go out and get one atm. 😭
Isn’t it actually called a Kir Imperiale (when made with Chambord in lieu of Creme De Cassis)
I have mastered one drink and one drink only it is the champagne cocktail 🍹 you’re going about it the wrong way! Yes the sugar cube, bitters yes but you are missing one key ingredient! Cognac or brandy like kind have to stick together brandy and cognac are made of grapes so is champagne that’s why it pairs together perfectly! Everything else is true to form! 👌
I only recently learned of this version of the Champagne Cocktail. I like many people was taught the recipe without it, but I definitely like the addition of brandy to it👍
Ah yes, the Champagne Cocktail. The drink no one ever finishes at Rick's Cafę Americain.
Bloody hell mate, with those ratios its bound to taste even worse. I couldn't imagine someone ordering this and I couldn't imagine someone drinking more than one
isn't there supposed to be cognac in a classic champagne cocktail? I know he said there are variations but if toy completely take out a ingredients its way to different to be a variation for me atleast.
do Chambord and Guinness
Why am I watching this? I don't even drink or mix alcoholic beverages hahahaha
To be honest. I would not call the drinks with just 2 ingredients “cocktails”. But rather mix drinks. Love the rest of the video’s!
Fair play!
Some things are better left unsaid.... Champagne and Guinness. What are they thinking...
French 75 is named after a military cannon because it feels like u got hit by one when u drink it
The Black Velvet is kind of an acquired taste. Took me more than one to like it. I prefer it with a demi-sec or even doux champagne, makes it a bit smoother. And I think, as this drink was invented in 1861 after the death of Prince Albert (hence th black) and champagne used to be less dry back then, this would be more accurate/original.
I lied, I made a hard cider Kir Royale with Creme Yvette in a video.
i think i put more champagne to my french 75.