Nothing quite says “convivial” more than the sound of a champagne cork being popped, especially in a bustling room, and even better if it’s in your honor. In that night of a thousand bubbles, everything feels special (and blurry). Whether you’re swirling Spanish Cava, pouring Prosecco, savoring sparkling Shiraz, German Sekt, or the French stuff, any bit of fizz marks a celebration, or at least gives you an excuse to have one. Here’s a round-up of my top five favorite champagne cocktails, all with a stiff kick.
- Aperol Spritz
- French Breeze
- Southern Comfort Champagne Cocktail
- Ambrosia Arnaud’s
- Pomegranate Ginger Champagne Cocktail
What do you drink when a toast is in order?
[...] The French Breeze 2 ounces Calvados 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice 1-2 dashes orange-flower water ¼ teaspoon fine granulated sugar Pour Calvados and juice into a cocktail shaker one-third full of cracked ice. Add orange-flower water and sugar. Shake the drink well and pour it into a chilled 12-ounce highball glass. Fill the glass with chilled Champagne and stir lightly to blend. From Gourmet July 1961; posted this month by Brie Schwartz for Gourmet Live [...]
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