Champagne Cocktail with Mint & Lemon Sorbet

This Champagne Cocktail with Mint & Lemon Sorbet is perfect for an Easter brunch or a spring bridal shower. Enjoy the cocktail with or without vodka, for a light, sweet drink—perfect for sipping.

Champagne Cocktails with Mint & Lemon Sorbet
makes 1 cocktail

2 t fresh mint leaves, muddled or finely chopped
2 large scoops lemon sorbet
1/3 c vodka
3/4 c champagne or sparkling wine

In a tall glass, place a pinch of mint. Add one scoop lemon sorbet, another pinch mint and the other scoop sorbet. Pour in vodka, then top with champagne and the rest of the mint. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Blood Orange Martini

I can't think of a better way to begin, than they way I like to begin every meal—with a cocktail! And not just ANY cocktail, but one that can only be enjoyed seasonally. Blood oranges are readily available only a few months here in New England, so I plan to indulge as much as possible. That should leave me sober sometime around the end of March. Cheers!

Blood Orange Martini

serves 4

the juice of 12 blood oranges
vodka
triple sec

Measure 2 shots blood orange juice and pour into a martini shaker. Add 1/2 shot vodka, 1/2 shot triple sec and 5-6 ice cubes. Shake for 20 seconds. Pour into a martini glass and serve immediately. Repeat to make 4 cocktails.