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Shaken · 1 serving

Champs-Élysées

A classic cognac sour enriched by green Chartreuse, fresh lemon, aromatic bitters, and a trace of saline.

Short answer

Champs-Élysées is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, green chartreuse, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, still water, aromatic bitters, saline solution, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Champs-Élysées 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
Champs-Élysées ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Green Chartreuse10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Lemon Juice20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2.7 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Still Water7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Saline Solution1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Champs-Élysées

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and prepare exactly one narrow lemon-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Add cognac, green Chartreuse, lemon juice, rich syrup, chilled water, aromatic bitters, and saline to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly until thoroughly chilled and correctly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the surface clear of ice shards.

  6. 06

    Express and set the single lemon twist at the rim; serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Champs-Élysées taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Champs-Élysées questions

What is in a Champs-Élysées?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, green chartreuse, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, still water, aromatic bitters, saline solution, and lemon.

How long does a Champs-Élysées take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Champs-Élysées prepared?

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

Is a Champs-Élysées 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 B204https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/396/champs-elysees · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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