Black Velvet (beer Cocktail)
A black velvet is a beer cocktail made from a combination of stout (often Guinness) and white sparkling wine (often Champagne). History The drink was first made by a bartender of Brooks's, Brooks's Club in London in 1861 to mourn the death of Albert, Prince Consort, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's Prince Consort. It is supposed to symbolize the black armbands worn by mourners. It was said that “even the champagne should be in mourning.” Today, the drink is not exclusive to mourning. Preparation A black velvet is made by mixing equal parts of stout and Champagne or cider without ice. Layered variation A black velvet can also be made by filling a champagne flute halfway with sparkling wine and floating the chilled stout beer on top of the wine. The differing relative density, densities of the liquids cause them to remain largely in separate layers (as in a Layered drink, pousse-café). The effect is best achieved by pouring the stout over a spoon turned upside down over the ...
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