Champagne or sparkling wine is wonderful enjoyed on its own, but why not step it up a notch? Take a look at our recipes for cocktails that have just the right amount of effervescence to them.
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Sparkling Lillet and Grapefruit Cocktail
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Light, refreshing, and almost too easy to sip on, this Lillet aperitif is a great way to kick off the night. Even better, it clocks in at a mere four ingredients and requires naught but a languid stir in the glass and a quick swipe of a vegetable peeler along a juicy orange for the twist garnish.
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Temporary Getaway
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Thinly sliced apples add both visual interest and floral fruity flavor to a delectable cocktail that's like a vacation in a glass.
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Grapefruit Mimosa
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Don't let the orange hue fool you — this mimosa is actually made with mango purée and grapefruit juice! Mango thickens and sweetens the mimosa, while the grapefruit provides a crispness that complements the sparkling wine.
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Sparkling Pear and Elderflower Cocktail
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Bright, effervescent, and subtly spiced from the crucial addition of Hangar One Spiced Pear Vodka, this elderflower cocktail is simple yet elegant. It's a great predinner cocktail that will steal the show.
The hummingbird, an ethereal, floral concoction, isn't likely to get you very tipsy — a pro or con, depending on who's asking — but it's too lovely to pass up.
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Classic French 75
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Gin, lemon juice, Champagne, and festive garnishes like maraschino cherries and lemon twists combine for a cocktail far greater than the sum of its parts.
In this lemon raspberry fizz, the marriage of limoncello, berries, and sparkling wine is not only beautiful, but also delicious — and this drink can be easily multiplied if you're hosting for a crowd!
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Honeyed French 75
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Love the French 75 cocktail, but looking for something with even more punch? Try this version that's sweetened with honey and has twice as much gin and still goes down almost too easily.
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Bubbly Poinsettia
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Keep party guests guessing at the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing tipple. Spoiler alert: it's maraschino liqueur.
Made with pisco, sparkling wine, and St-Germain, a paradise mule is like a Peruvian take on the perennially popular moscow mule. It's definitely a cocktail that will have you toasting for more.
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Grapefruit Mimosa
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Add vibrantly hued grapefruit juice to Champagne for an enticing tipple that's most at home during the day. To fortify it for nighttime celebrations, add a splash of liqueur like ginger-packed Canton or citrusy Grand Marnier.