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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.
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.
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.
Champagne Cocktail
Quick
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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.
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
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.
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. 
Paper Fleet (Paper Planes for a Crowd)
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One classic Paper Plane—great. Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd? Sign us up, we’ll bring the bourbon.
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.
Hibiscus-Tequila Sparkler
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A quick homemade hibiscus syrup gives this effervescent cocktail its electric-pink hue.
Sake-Grapefruit Fizz
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This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.
Your Guide to Buying Champagne and Sparkling Wine at the Right Price
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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

How to Saber a Champagne Bottle
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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
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We sipped 7 brands to help you figure out your next great party pour.

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

You're Not Cool Unless You Own a Champagne Saber
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The act is called "sabrage" in French, "sabering" in English, and it's sure to score you some party cred.

Mary-Frances Heck

Champagne Opportunities
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This time of year is filled with special occasions, and in an ideal world, those occasions would be filled with Champagne cocktails.

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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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Pour Like a Pro: Popping Bubbles
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David Lynch (aka The Wine Insider) demystifies the process of popping a bottle of bubbles.
How to Saber a Champagne Bottle
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Patrick Capiello, wine director of Pearl & Ash, demonstrates how to saber a Champagne bottle.
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.
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.
Pour Like a Pro: Saving a Broken Cork
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David Lynch (aka The Wine Insider) says not to worry if you find yourself with a broken cork. There's an easy solution.