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Champagne Cup

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United Kingdom

Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 8 ingredients

  1. Soda water
  2. Wine
  3. Brandy
  4. Lemon
  5. Champagne
  6. 1 liqueur
  7. Sugar
  8. a teaspoonful of Maraschino
Contains Sulphites Read from the ingredients, not verified. Check labels.

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Lemon High in vitamin C · Source of protein

    High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Method

  1. Ingredients.
  2. — 1 bottle of champagne, 1 liqueur glass of brandy, 2 bottles of seltzer or soda water, \ a teaspoonful of Maraschino, a few fine strips of lemon peel.
  3. Method.
  4. — When the time permits it is much better to ice the liquor which forms the basis of a “ cooling cup ” than to reduce the temperature by adding crushed ice.
  5. Place the champagne and seltzer water in a deep vessel, surround them with ice, cover them with a wet woollen cloth, and let them remain for 1 hour.
  6. When ready to serve, put the strips of lemonrind into a large glass jug, add the Maraschino and liqueur brandy, pour in the soda water and serve at once.
  7. If liked, a teaspoonful of castor sugar may be added, but it should be stirred in gradually, otherwise the wine may overflow.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Vegetable peeler
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring jug