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Built · 1 serving

Black Velvet

The historic equal-parts pairing of full-bodied stout and dry sparkling wine.

Short answer

Black Velvet is a built cocktail made with stout and sparkling wine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 3 minutes.
Time3 min
MethodBuilt
GlassFlute
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Black Velvet ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Black Velvet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Stout75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz1 part
Sparkling wine75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Black Velvet

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill one flute thoroughly; no garnish is required.

  2. 02

    Measure cold stout and cold brut sparkling wine separately.

  3. 03

    Pour the stout slowly into the tilted chilled flute.

  4. 04

    Straighten the glass as the stout reaches the halfway point.

  5. 05

    Top very slowly with the sparkling wine, keeping every carbonated ingredient out of a shaker.

  6. 06

    Allow the restrained foam edge to settle briefly, then serve without stirring or garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Black Velvet taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Black Velvet questions

What is in a Black Velvet?

Kokto’s build uses stout and sparkling wine.

How long does a Black Velvet take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Black Velvet prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a flute. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Black Velvet alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B211https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/237/black-velvet · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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