While nothing beats a classic glass of bubbly, here are some alternatives to spice up that bubbly if you plan on drinking it all night long and your New Year’s resolution is variety…
Kir Royale :The fancy cousin to the made-with-white-wine Kir, the Kir Royale consists of a dash of creme de cassis (currant syrup), topped off with Champagne.
Bellini: Invented at Harry’s Bar in Venice, the Bellini is best when made with ripe peaches. If peaches aren’t in season, try creme de peche (peach syrup). Use a 1:4 ratio of syrup to prosecco.
Black Velvet :This is an easy and strangely delicious drink with a 4:1 ratio of Champagne to black Irish stout.
Nelson’s Blood: Named for the British Admiral George Nelson, this makes a great, if slightly morbidly-named, party drink. The recipe calls for a 5:1 ratio of Champagne to tawny Port.
Classic Champagne Cocktail: Soak a sugar cube in bitters, drop it into a flute, fill the flute with Champagne and garnish with a twist of lemon. This classic drink dates back to at least the mid-19th century.
French 75: There are a number of French 75 recipes floating around; the only thing people agree on is that it’s a serious drink with serious ramifications. Here’s the classic: a splash of simple syrup, a bigger splash of lemon juice, an even bigger splash (about an ounce) of gin, topped off with a glassful of Champagne.
Much Cheers and Good Wishes for the New Year!
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