Henry VIII has his very own champagne cocktail named after him!
He ascended the throne of England on April 21, 1509.
The Henry VIII was created by a bartender named Henry Besant in 2004 in London, England.
About This Drink
The drink is a curio comprise of two different vodkas, sugar, citrus, absinthe & champagne.
Ingredients
- Citron Vodka
- Pepper Vodka
- Champagne
- Absinthe
- Orange garnish
Preparation
Build this drink in a chilled champagne flute.
Start with the absinthe-soaked sugar cube and pour in a 1/2 oz of each the two flavored vodkas — then top with champagne and garnish with the orange wedge or swath of peel.
Further Reading:
Frontier Mixology 