Kara Newman, B.A.’92

Sparkling Ginger Daisy

From Spice & Ice: 60 Tongue-Tingling Cocktails, by Kara Newman (Chronicle Books)

A daisy is a classic juice-based cocktail sweetened with grenadine or a red liqueur, and often topped with sparkling wine. Here, the bright spice of ginger plays against a backdrop of bubbles for a festive holiday sparkler. And if you feel like gilding the lily, try one or both of the optional special touches below.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Plymouth Gin
• 1 ounce Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
• lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grenadine
• Brut champagne

Directions

Combine gin, ginger liqueur, lemon juice and grenadine in an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir until well chilled, and strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne.

Option 1: If desired, rim the flute with sparkling sugar before pouring in the drink.

Option 2: Garnish with a cherry at the bottom of the flute.