Champagne Cocktails to Ring in 2016

December 30, 2015 – Nothing says celebration like a glass of bubbly.  These four easy and delicious cocktail recipes use interesting spirits that we’ve featured and recommended.  Combined with sparkling wine, celebrating will be sensational and festive all year long!

To learn more about the special flavors of Beach Whiskey, SIA Scotch and Ungava Gin, here are the links:

http://www.wineandspirits.com/?s=beach+whiskey

http://www.wineandspirits.com/?s=SIA+Scotch

http://www.wineandspirits.com/?s=ungava+gin

French Kiss

1 oz. CAMUS VSOP Elegance Cognac

½ oz. pomegranate juice

Champagne

Garnish with pomegranate berries and a lemon twist

In a shaker with ice add in Camus VSOP Elegance Cognac and pomegranate juice.  Shake and strain into a flute and top with champagne.  Add in pomegranate berries and a lemon twist for garnish.

Shell-A-Bration

1 oz. Beach Whiskey

½ oz. lemon juice

½ oz. simple syrup

Champagne

Lemon twist for garnish

Add Beach Whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice.  Shake and strain into a flute and top with champagne.  Garnish with lemon twist and serve.

New Year in Manhattan

1 ½ oz. SIA Scotch

¾ oz. sweet vermouth

1 dash angostura bitters

Maraschino cherry for garnish

In a shaker with ice add in all liquid ingredients.  Shaker and strain into a martini glass and drop in a maraschino cherry for garnish.

Strawberry Sparkler

1 oz. Ungava Gin

1 ½ oz. simple syrup

Rosé Champagne

Fresh strawberries for garnish

In a shaker with ice add in Ungava Gin and simple syrup.  Shake and strain into a flute.  Top with Rosé Champagne and garnish with fresh strawberries.