Nothingsays ‘celebration’ better than a glass of bubbles. From elegant vintage Champagne to fruity New World sparklers, there are plenty of options if you fancy popping the cork on a bottle of fizz. But if you want to take your festive drinks to the next level this Christmas, why not try mixing up a sparkling cocktail?
‘Sparkling cocktails are great at any time of the year, but Christmas evokes additional celebration,’ says leading hospitality consultant Anna Sebastian, who counts The Savoy hotel among her clients. You may not be able to offer your guests Savoy-style hospitality, but it’s surprisingly simple to create drinks with the wow factor at home. The Classic Champagne Cocktail is a case in point:
