The Classic Cupid Cocktail
Contributed by: News Canada
(NC) - Valentine's Day is not just for lovers, it is a
chance for friends to get more acquainted and just like other matchmakers we know and love, it
may also be the perfect time to encourage a budding romance, or two. So if you have plans to
throw a cocktail party, here are a few tried-and-true recipes from a very good source.
If there was ever such a thing as a love potion, this would be it.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz. (20 mL) brandy
- 1 sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 3 oz. (75 mL) chilled, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, or semi-dry, Freixenet Carta
Nevada
Directions:
In a champagne glass, combine sugar cube, bitters and brandy.
While stirring, add the sparkling wine.
Garnish with orange slice and cherry.
