Ace of Spades is usually a nickname for Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” Champagne , but in bar menus and forums it’s also the name of several different mixed drinks built around spirits, citrus, and bubbles.

What is the “Ace of Spades” drink?

When people say “Ace of Spades drink,” they usually mean one of three things:

  1. A champagne serve using Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”)
  2. A vodka‑and‑lemon style cocktail sometimes topped with champagne or soda
  3. Bar- or brand-specific cocktails called “Ace of Spades” with totally different recipes (e.g., whisky + amaretto + cola, or blueberry moonshine with lemon and ginger).

In other words, it’s a name , not one universal recipe. Bars, bloggers, and brands reuse it for different drinks.

Common Ace of Spades drink variations

Here are some popular ways the name is used:

  • Champagne-focused (luxury style)
    • Uses Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” Champagne as the star.
    • Often served chilled in a flute or big wine glass, sometimes with simple garnishes like a lemon twist or berries.
  • Vodka & lemon “Ace of Spades”
    • A simple, bright cocktail like: vodka, lemon juice (or lemonade), simple syrup, shaken and topped with champagne or club soda.
  • Whisky + amaretto + cola recipe
    • A tall, easy drink made by combining Canadian whisky (e.g., Crown Royal) and amaretto over ice, then topping with cola.
  • Craft/brand recipes
    • For example, one distillery’s Ace of Spades uses blueberry moonshine, lemon juice, ginger syrup, cherry bitters, and egg white, shaken and served up in a coupe.

Because of this variety, you’ll see very different drinks all sharing the same name on recipe sites, blogs, and forums.

How people are talking about it now

  • Recent blog posts describe Ace of Spades primarily as a luxury champagne experience , emphasizing the fancy bottle and “status” feel at clubs or special occasions.
  • Cocktail communities and recipe blogs, meanwhile, use “Ace of Spades” more loosely for themed cocktails —often bold in flavor, sometimes with dramatic color or garnish to match the card-game vibe.

If you’re asking for a specific bar or menu, you’d need that place’s recipe, because “Ace of Spades drink” on its own doesn’t point to just one standardized cocktail.

Mini FAQ

Is Ace of Spades a drink or a liquor?

  • It’s both a brand nickname (Armand de Brignac Champagne) and a cocktail name used for different recipes.

What’s in the “real” Ace of Spades drink?

  • There isn’t one official recipe; the most “canonical” association is simply drinking Armand de Brignac Champagne itself.

Bottom note
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