Enjoying Champagne during the holidays makes this special time even more special. When I discovered that the Champagne cocktail was made with bitters I knew that I had to try it with my homemade orange bitters (stay tuned) and create my own curious twist. I always enjoy learning how to take an ingredient that was specific to my favorite bourbon cocktail, the Old Fashioned and use it in another classic. Champagne is not just for the holidays, you can treat yourself on those occasions when you college age child puts their dishes in the dishwasher, celebrate the simple things too. Cheers.

INGREDIENTS

1 sugar cube

1 bottle orange bitters

1 bottle chilled Champagne

Orange twists of garnish

Pomegranate seeds for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Place sugar cube in small bowl or tablespoon, add 4 drops of orange bitters to cube. Once sugar cube has fully absorbed the bitters add to chilled champagne glass.

2. Top with chilled champagne, garnish with an orange twist. For an even more festive cocktail add in a few pomegranate seeds.

   Yields: 1 Serving

   For a special treat, make my Pecan Cheese Wafers and Mushroom and Sausage Puff Ups, they are a rich and delicious treat that will make your celebration extra special.