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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
Easy
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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.
Your Guide to Buying Champagne and Sparkling Wine at the Right Price
Lifestyle
Champagne problems? We run down how to shop for Champagne and other interesting sparklers to help you stock your holiday table and impress your guests.

Sam Stone

If You’re Loudly Popping Champagne, You’re Doing It Wrong
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Here’s the method pro bartenders use instead.

John deBary

How to Saber a Champagne Bottle
Culture
Open your favorite bottle of bubbly in the most dramatic way possible
Which Champagne is Best? A Taste Test of Veuve Cliquot, Bollinger, Moét, and More
Culture
We sipped 7 brands to help you figure out your next great party pour.

Sam Stone

I’m Done Being Ashamed of My Electric Wine Opener
Shopping
Yes, I was a server for 10 years. No, I am not good at opening wine bottles, and this is my truth.

Tiffany Hopkins

How to Open Bubbly Like a Champ
Culture
You're not in a World Series locker room. The smooth handling of a sparkler is one of the hallmarks of a wine sophisticate

Bon Appétit

Sommelier Tests 13 Wine Bottle Openers
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back for another episode of World of Wine, this time testing 13 gadgets designed to make opening a bottle of wine at home much easier.
Sommelier Tries 12 Sparkling Wines
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Today we've got one for fans of the bubbly as sommelier André Hueston Mack returns with another episode of World Of Wine, this time to taste and share his thoughts on 12 sparkling wines. How is sparkling wine made? Which bottles justify their hefty price tags and which ones punch above their weight? With prices ranging from $17 to over $500, André offers tips on how to navigate sticker shock and hone in on what really matters when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck when choosing a sparkling wine.

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How to Saber a Champagne Bottle
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Patrick Capiello, wine director of Pearl & Ash, demonstrates how to saber a Champagne bottle.
Every Wine Tool a Sommelier Uses
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to demonstrate tools designed for opening, preparing, tasting, and preserving wine. From familiar staples you'd find anywhere wine is served to the specialized tools preferred by professionals, André breaks it all down in the engaging, approachable style he's known for.

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Sommelier Breaks Down How to Order Wine Like a Pro
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Feeling overwhelmed by wine lists at restaurants? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to teach you how to confidently order wine like a pro. Whether you’re a casual drinker or just starting to explore the world of wine, André breaks down everything you need to know–from decoding tricky wine lists to mastering the perfect wine-tasting etiquette.
How to Make an Absolutely Perfect Vodka Soda
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How to make the perfect vodka soda at home—right down to the proper glassware.