Black Velvet Equal parts chilled stout and Champagne combine roasted malt, wine acidity, and a remarkably soft, persistent texture. Glassware Collins glass Strength 8% ABVBefore dilution Ingredients Units ml oz parts Stout 120 ml Use a dry stout; avoid sweet, flavoured, pastry, or imperial stout. Champagne 120 ml Use a well-chilled Brut Champagne. Preparation Half-fill a chilled Collins glass with the stout. Slowly top with the Champagne, controlling the foam. Do not stir or add ice. Related drinks Death in the Afternoon 24% alcohol by volume Absinthe · Champagne Champagne Julep 12% alcohol by volume Sugar · Water · Mint + 1 Buck’s Fizz 9% alcohol by volume Fresh orange juice · Champagne Champagne Cocktail 15% alcohol by volume Champagne · Cognac · Sugar + 1 Kir Royale 13% alcohol by volume Crème de cassis · Champagne Seelbach 18% alcohol by volume Bourbon · Triple sec · Peychaud’s bitters + 2 French 75 20% alcohol by volume Gin · Fresh lemon juice · Simple syrup + 1 Air Mail 19% alcohol by volume Aged rum · Fresh lime juice · Honey syrup + 1