People talk about mixology, but what is it?
The term mixology comes quite simply from the word mix. The aim is to produce champagnes that can be mixed with another ingredient, such as fruit or mint leaves, and accompanied by ice cubes to create a champagne-based cocktail.
In response to growing demand, a number of leading houses have innovated by creating cuvées designed for this type of tasting. What these champagnes have in common is that they are much sweeter than a classic brut champagne, and that balance is achieved precisely by contact with ice cubes (unlike classic champagnes, where the effect of ice cubes is devastating).
These are therefore champagnes with a high sugar content (between 25 and 45 grams of sugar/liter, depending on the house and cuvée). If you buy the right champagne, it's no longer heresy to enjoy it on the rocks.
How to enjoy champagne on the rocks
The only recommendation for consuming this type of champagne is to leave your traditional champagne flute behind and use a wine glass instead. Tasting and flavors will be optimal in this type of container.
The instructions for this tasting are relatively simple:
1/ Pour the ice cubes (3 nice ice cubes are enough)
2/ Add an ingredient: we recommend adding citrus fruits (such as grapefruit or lime), or pineapple. For vegetable lovers, celery, bell bell pepper or ginger are more appropriate.
3/ Pour in your champagne and you're ready to go!
Champagnes served on the rocks: which houses offer them?
Here's a selection for lovers of these champagnes, or for the curious in search of new taste experiences ...
Moët et Chandon: Ice Impérial is the brand's first champagne to be served on the rocks. It's a fresh, fruity, intense champagne (45g/liter dosage). Available in Brut and Rosé. The perfect way to vary the pleasures of this House.
Veuve Cliquot: This house also offers this type of champagne in Brut and Rosé, the Cuvée Rich. With a sugar dosage of 45g/liter, this is a champagne with fresh, fruity and gourmet notes.
Lanson : White Label is a unique dry dry champagne: a cuvée that favors Chardonnay for finesse and Pinot Noir for power. It's also the least expensive of our selection.
Pommery: Royal Blue Sky is a traditional Champagne blend, also with a high dosage to be enjoyed over ice.
So, would you like to be surprised by these champagnes?
