The Kir Royale combines the flavors of black currant and champagne to make a fascinating apéritif - but you can drink it anyway you like. If you're looking to impress someone with a sophisticated cocktail, Kir Royale is a great choice. It's easy to make and it tastes wonderful - and champagne flutes always add ...

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There are a number of traditional Christmas or winter holiday drinks, but in recent years people have gotten very creative. Some people have created Christmas-themed cocktails from scratch, while others have added Christmas twists to existing cocktail recipes. This is a collection of... well, whatever struck my fancy as a winter holiday cocktail. Eggnog is a ...

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As you might guess from the name, the Bellini is an Italian classic. The original recipe came from Venice and was simply two parts Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) to one part white peach puree with a touch of raspberry or cherry juice, which gave the drink a unique translucent pink hue. Since then, the recipe ...

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When you want champagne, but it doesn't have the kick you're looking for, you can always go for the French 75. It's a champagne, gin and lemon cocktail with a hell of a kick. Sounds like an odd combination, but it ends up being a pretty interesting blend of fruit and herbal flavors. The French 75 1 ...

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