Shaken not stirred: Imperial fizz wine cocktail

Sparkling wine is a versatile cocktail ingredient that can be used to make delicious and refreshing cocktails for any occasion!

This bubbly cocktail elevates any occasion, whether you're throwing a party or sipping alone. Image credit: Leopard's Leap

Sparkling drinks are what year-end parties are all about! As beautiful as bubbly is all on its own, this fizzy flute takes it to another level with a touch of gin, elderflower syrup, and pear and lemon juice.

Ingredients

5 ml London Dry Gin
30 ml Pressed Pear Juice
15 ml Elderflower Syrup
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
4 Mint Leaves
100 ml Leopard’s Leap Cuvee Brut
A sprig of mint for garnish

Method

Add all ingredients except the bubbles into a cocktail shaker.
Add 1 scoop of good ice to the shaker.
Shake until completely chilled.
Chill a stemmed flute glass.
Fine strain mix into serving flute.
Top the mix off with Sparkling Wine.
Garnish with a sprig of mint.

*Recipe by Travis Kuhn