Sparkling Wine Cocktail

Name: Sparkling Wine Cocktails
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 4 lemons, scrubbed; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup sugar; ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 lemon slice; 1¼ oz. pear juice; ¾ oz. absinthe; 4 dashes orange bitters; 3 oz. sparkling wine

By Chelsea Gregoire

December 1, 2020

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Photographs by Yudi Ela, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

“Everyone loves something sparkly for the holidays,” says Chelsea Gregoire, owner and consultant at Drinkable Genius. “And by adding absinthe—which is higher proof and packed with warm flavors—even the least fancy glass of bubbly feels special. Whatever bubbly you have on hand works: Champagne, Prosecco, cava…any of these will bring the party and leave whoever you’re toasting feeling wonderful.” Pear juice, available at most grocery stores, adds a sweetness and subtle fruitiness that balances this drink nicely.

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