Champagne Cocktails to Ring in the New Year

Corduroy Jacket

1. Muddle orange slice, brown sugar cube, and Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker to release flavors.
2. Fill shaker with ice cubes, and add cognac; cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain into a stemmed 10-oz. glass.
3. Top with sparkling wine or sparkling apple cider. Garnish with orange peel and fresh thyme sprig.

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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

1 turbinado sugar cube*

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

1/2 cup chilled sparkling wine

*1 rock candy stirrer or granulated sugar cube may be substituted.

Preparation: (1 serving)

Black Currant Champagne

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Mint-Champagne Shrub

Preparation:(8 servings)

1. Muddle first 2 ingredients in a cocktail shaker to release flavors.
2. Add elderflower liqueur and next 3 ingredients. Fill shaker with ice; cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).
3. Strain into 8 (8-oz.) glasses; top with sparkling wine.

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Berry Bubbly Punch

Preparation: (makes 2.5 quarts)

1. Combine raspberry syrup, orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice in a medium bowl, stirring until blended.
2. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours.
3. Pour mixture into a punch bowl, and top with chilled sparkling wine.

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Remember to drink responsibly, and have a safe and prosperous New Year!

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