Black Velvet cocktail illustration

Beer · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Black Velvet

Best suited to drinkers who like roasted, sparkling and rich. What follows is a broad, weighty texture with a light in strength centre.

RoastedSparklingRich
APPROX. ABV
7%
STRENGTH
1/5
DRINKABILITY
5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength1
Body4
Drinkability5
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky4

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Beer

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method
Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass
Highball or wine glass
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Oysters
02Steak pie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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