Prince of Wales Cocktail

I saw this cocktail listed on an old speakeasy menu on Ken Burn's documentary "Prohibition". I decided to research it. There are various versions of the recipe. It was named for His Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the son of Queen Victoria.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  dash  bitters
• 1  splash water
• 1 1⁄2 ounces  rye whiskey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon maraschino juice or 1⁄4 teaspoon  cherry flavored liqueur
• 2 -3  pineapple chunks
•  lemon zest
• 1 1⁄2 ounces  champagne, chilled or 1 1⁄2 ounces  sparkling wine
• 1  lemon twist, for garnish

Directions

1. In a mixing glass dissolve sugar in bitters and a splash of water.
2. Add rye whiskey, maraschino cherry juice or liqueur, pineapple chunks, and lemon zest.
3. Fill with a generous amount of ice.
4. Cover and shake vigorously to crush pineapple.
5. Strain into a cocktail glass.
6. Add champagne and garnish with lemon twist.