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Need a little help
when it comes
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Cocktail Companion
A Guide to Cocktail
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Drinks, is at your
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considered the
longtime Queen of
the New Orleans
cocktail scene,
provides plenty of
tips and guidance
with recipes for both
classic and contemporary cocktails. Not just a recipe
book, this entertaining tome is an ode to the cocktail,
with loads of historical facts, myths and trivia. Want
to make your own bitters? What’s the appropriate
garnish? The Cocktail Companion is a wealth of
knowledge from every corner of cocktail culture.
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Champagne Kisses
Let’s face it, top shelf and craft alcohol,
liqueurs and aperitifs can stretch the
pocketbook. One delicious alternative
that most people love is the champagne
cocktail. Skip the expensive champagne
and opt for a cheaper version of sparkling
wine, cava or Prosecco as your bubbly
base.
Elevate your classic glass of bubbly
simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few
dashes of bitters. A long spiral of lemon
zest garnish makes any drink look fancy.
Champagne Cocktail
1 teaspoon granulated sugar or 1 sugar cube
3–5 dashes bitters (such as Angostura)
4 ounces champagne or sparkling dry wine
Long spiral lemon zest (for serving)
Add a splash of champagne and stir gently to combine.
Pour in remaining champagne; garnish with lemon zest.
A homemade cranberry simple syrup (see facing page) puts this
sparkling cocktail recipe into fancy party-worthy status.
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