Dress up bubbles to play nice with food
Looking for a simple way to dress up your New Year's Eve bubbles? May we suggest spiking them with a spiced liqueur? It's fast, simple, delicious and flexible.
And that last part is key. Start by sorting out what you plan to serve alongside your bubbles.
Then you pick a complementing liqueur to blend with the bubbles of your choice. We opted for individual puff pastry tarts spread with brie (or any soft cheese) mixed with chopped fresh basil, then topped with persimmons that have been brushed with honey, then broiled until lightly browned and tender.
For our bubbles - we like prosecco - we went with Sorel liqueur, which gave the cocktail a gently spiced, lightly fruit flavor. Other fine choices could include raspberry liqueur and a dash of spiced rum, orange liqueur (such as triple sec), or rhubarb or ginger liqueurs.