Is there a way to keep an open bottle of sparkling wine from losing its carbonation? I enjoy cocktails that have a float of sparkling wine but am left with a bottle that is more than half full when I make cocktails for just my husband and me. Currently, I only make these drinks when we entertain a larger group, as I am more likely to use the entire bottle.
This is a problem that's beguiled bartenders ever since people started mixing cocktails, and while there have been attempts at solutions, none of them are perfect. You can buy any
Posts Tagged ‘champagne’
French Martini
by Dennis Mayer on March 27th, 2012 | Cocktails, Liquor, Martinis
I disparage vodka a bit too easily, and I shouldn't. It's true that the spirit doesn't have a lot of complexity to it (at least, it won't if it's made well.) But it's got its place. As a shot, either neat or chilled, it can be clean and bracing, and vodka is, admittedly, about the simplest and purest form of alcohol you can get. There's a certain basic precision to it ... and I'm not advocating any sort of overindulgence (at least, not in print), but if you're looking for a bit of a pleasant buzz, or a
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne
by Dennis Mayer on December 27th, 2011 | Sparkling Wine, Wine
The problem with champagne is that you just can't get value without paying for it. Sure, you can settle for a different sparkling wine -- we've written before about cava, and prosecco is also a popular option. "Different" shouldn't read as "lesser" in this context, either. For $10-$15 a bottle, you can have quite good sparkling wine, for your dinner table, your brunch, your nightcap, or your run-of-the-mill champagne toast.
But for a special occasion -- and what's a more special occasion than New Year's Eve? -- you need the genuine article. Which means you'll need to spend some
But for a special occasion -- and what's a more special occasion than New Year's Eve? -- you need the genuine article. Which means you'll need to spend some
Moët & Chandon Impérial
by Michele on March 25th, 2011 | Sparkling Wine, Wine
Monday was an extra festive Tapas Monday at our house, as it was my husband's 40th birthday. While we celebrated it with a fabulous 3-course menu, it was only one part of his birthday festivities. On Sunday, we had celebrated with presents and a birthday dessert of frozen key lime pie. This weekend the celebration will continue with a birthday getaway that includes great food, beverages, and entertainment.
On Mondays, we typically enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine with our tapas menu. As this Monday was special, we wanted a bottle of something that was a little more special
On Mondays, we typically enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine with our tapas menu. As this Monday was special, we wanted a bottle of something that was a little more special
Samuel Adams and Weihenstephan, Infinium
by J Frazzetta on March 7th, 2011 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle, pint plus 9
Several weeks ago, I came across this beer in a supermarket and decided to pick it up. The price tag was a little much, almost $20, yet the allure of the bottle is what really drew toward this beer. Something about that champagne bottle look that just screamed: buy me! I waited a bit then decided to pop the cork and give it a try.
There really is a cork in this bottle, you do have to open it like champagne and thankfully the contents do not taste like champagne, rather, they taste like beer. I
Several weeks ago, I came across this beer in a supermarket and decided to pick it up. The price tag was a little much, almost $20, yet the allure of the bottle is what really drew toward this beer. Something about that champagne bottle look that just screamed: buy me! I waited a bit then decided to pop the cork and give it a try.
There really is a cork in this bottle, you do have to open it like champagne and thankfully the contents do not taste like champagne, rather, they taste like beer. I
