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Black Velvet: Ever Tried This Heady Beer Cocktail  

By Sushmita Sengupta

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Planning to grab a stout in the evening? How about mixing it with a little champagne to make this delicious cocktail called Black Velvet? 

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The Origin Story

It is said that the drink was created by a bartender in mid 18th century London to mourn the death of of Britain's former queen, Queen Victoria's Prince consort

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Ingredients

30ml stout 30ml champagne 

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Step 1

Take a wine flute or any glass of your choice, and slowly pour the champagne first

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Step 2

Top it off with a generous splash of stout. 

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Step 3

Always pour stout slowly and carefully on top of an upside-down tablespoon placed over the glass to avoid mixing both layers.