Skip to main content
Epicurious
House & Garden

Black Velvet

This drink is sometimes called Champagne Velvet, and in certain quarters is known as the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Shandygaff, a fine euphoric title.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p>Serves 1.</p>

Ingredients

6 ounces chilled stout
6 ounces chilled champagne

Preparation

  1. Pour the stout slowly into a tall glass, and then simply add the champagne.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBeerChampagneSparkling WineWineQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerHouse & Garden
Read More
Bicycle Bandit
A riff on the Bicycle Thief cocktail, a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, this three-ingredient, party-ready twist features grapefruit soda.
Mint Julep
A strip of lemon zest balances this refreshing spring classic.
Île Flottante
Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.
Homemade Whipped Cream
Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.
Grape Dumplings
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
Luscious Banana Pudding
Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Fufu
Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.