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French 75
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The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make it feel as if you’re in Paris on New Year’s Eve but supremely simple to assemble.
Champagne Cocktail
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Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.
31 Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco
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Toast to a new year, a new you, or just another Tuesday with lychee punch, a low-ABV kombucha spritz, or a bubbly sbagliato.
Golden Hour
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Pleasantly bitter Suze pairs with ginger syrup, sparkling wine, and a piece of candied ginger that fizzes and bubbles from the bottom of the glass.
Not Every 'Champagne' Is Champagne: What You Need to Know
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Tips for pouring the perfect glass of Champagne, from BA's Wine Insider David Lynch
Build a Spritz
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Skip the $$$ vintage bubbly for this cocktail recipe. Go with an affordable Champagne, cava, Prosecco, or other dry sparkler for this spritz recipe.
Lemon Drop Martini
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This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop cocktail is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
Sparkling Lemon Cocktail
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If you pour the bubbly too quickly, the drink will foam up and over the edge of the glass.
Champagne: Everything You Need to Know, from Labels to Sabers
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From understanding labels to sabering the bottle, here's everything you need to know about Champagne, the king of sparkling wine
Classic Martini
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This cocktail should be served so cold it hurts, which you should repeat to yourself as you stir. And stir. And stir. 
Hibiscus-Tequila Sparkler
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A quick homemade hibiscus syrup gives this effervescent cocktail its electric-pink hue.
French 75
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Classic Cocktails: French 75
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Our
French 75 cocktail video gives you step-by-step instructions for making this classic drink recipe.
Rosy Boa Cocktail
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Rose water is the little something that makes this cocktail recipe special.
Sherry-Tonic Punch
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If you can remove the lemon peel in one unbroken spiral strip, it will look great in the bowl.
Ginger Snap
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A low-alcohol cocktail made for the modern era, the Ginger Snap will be your go-to easy sipper all summer.
Sparkling Wine Cocktails
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Absinthe—which is higher proof and packed with warm flavors—makes any glass of bubbly feel even more special.
How to Decode a Champagne Label
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The label on a bottle of Champagne tells you more about what's inside—and how it was made—than you might think
Sherry Colada
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If you’ve only been making coladas with rum, you’re missing out. Swap out the liquor for lighter, more delicate sherry for a new take on the classic cocktail.
A Capella Cocktail
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Rich, creamy coconut milk balances the tart flavors of vinegar and hibiscus in this low-proof cocktail.
Cantaloupe-Studded Champagne Jelly
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The only way to perfect cantaloupe jelly? Just add sparkling wine!
Sparkling Julep
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Mint julep + bubbly? This cocktail recipe combines the two delicious classics and is the ultimate way to celebrate.