Thirsty Thursday: It’s NYE! Let’s Talk Bubbly

Almost happy new year, all! If there’s ever a time to spring for some bubbly, it’s New Year’s Eve. Of course you can drink it from a flute, or straight outta the bottle if it’s that kind of party, but if you’re a cocktail connoisseur looking for something a little more adventurous than a mimosa, here are some options to ponder for tonight’s festivities.
Cosmopolitan Champagne Cocktail (via Epicurious)
1 1/4 cups Cointreau
1 1/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
4 cups chilled Champagne or other sparkling wine
Combine Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice, and the sugar. Chill the mixture until party time. When you’re ready to serve, divide the cocktail among 10 champagne flutes and top with champagne and a couple of skewered raspberries
Limoncello Sparkle (via Imbibe)
1 oz. limoncello
1/2 oz. Cointreau
Champagne
Combine limoncello and Cointreau in a shaker with ice. Shake moderately and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
Mexican 75 (via Chow)
1 ounce blanco tequila, such as 7 Leguas
1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
1/2 ounce agave nectar or Simple Syrup
4 ounces champagne
Combine tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne and garnish with a lime twist.
P.S. If you’re worried about breaking the bank on bubbly, hit up Trader Joe’s. We scored several bottles of very tasty sparkling wine there for well under $10 each!
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