CristyCurves 169032 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 This time of year it;s fun to indulge in some bubbly-what is your favorite sparkling wine, champange or christmas beverage. Perhaps you have a recipe you'd like to share so that we all could try:icon_biggrin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Christmas morning it's been our usual practice to have sparkling wine with OJ while having brunch or opening gifts, think it's called a Mimosa. I don't usually spring for a Champagne because of cost and there are quite a number of reasonable sparkling wines from other than French producers. I tend to favour a good Cava from Spain or an Italian Prosecco. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 I love Veuve Clicquot but will settle for Perseco :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sensual Erin 33928 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 I'm a fan of Yellow Tail Bubbles and Jackson Triggs Sparking Sauvignon Blanc. Both are Ontario wines. They're reasonably priced at 14.95 a bottle. I love the light bubbles this time of year, and a perfect companion to a bubble bath. Mmmm...bubbles. :) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrixoxo 33719 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Mmmmmmm mimosas are amazing! I also love white wine (Sauvignon Blanc) as usual. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir is very tasty and currently my fave. Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriella Laurence 301887 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 I've had the opportunity to visit the Niagara peninsula during the last two harvest seasons and the sparkling I appreciated the most was the ENTOURAGE Méthode Classique Brut- Jackson Triggs Silver series. It sells for $24.95 at the LCBO. It is a really good buy for those who don't want to spend hundreds on champagne. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MellyBelly 15058 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Not so much into sparkling wines or champagne, so can't help so much there. One thing I do enjoy this time of year is a spiced rum and eggnog or two or three....haha 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theliquor (Lost but not fo 50595 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 An easy, tasty and don't get a hangover drink that ladies and men love! Bottle of bubbly, can be either champagne or sparkling white. 1 mickey of good gin 1 mickey of cointreau 1 can of no pulp orange juice lots of ice serve in fluted glasses, minus the ice cubes Yummy!!! PS: has also been known to be a panty remover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MellyBelly 15058 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Ok, I haven't tried this one, but it is a variation of my previous post. I am for sure going to try this one very soon...... Frosty Noggin Ingredients you need 1 1/2 oz. Rum 3/4 oz. Creme de Cacao 3 oz. Eggnog 3 cup Vanilla Ice Cream How to make a Frosty Noggin blend ingredients until smooth, pour into parfait glass, top with whipped, cream decorated with a few drops of green creme de menthe, garnish with rolled cookie Type of drink Cocktail Recommended glass Parfait Glass 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo Catra 178382 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Favorite seasonal drink is Growers Apple Cinnamon cider, they only sell it around Thanksgiving and Christmas Also a fan of homemade Irish Cream, extra whiskey :D http://allrecipes.com/recipe/irish-cream-liqueur-ii/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathalie L 112512 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Spiced rum and eggnog is delicious...! I'm with MellyBelly on this one. I like making eggnog martinis. The recipe calls for rimming the glass with honey and graham cookies... --drools-- 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted December 14, 2012 Being a non drinker I have non alcoholic wine, no particular favourites or a bottle of Becks no alcohol beer. However a few people who do drink have taken a liking to cranberry wine. I personally don't know what it tastes like (cranberry I assume duh!!!) but family/friends/guests who have had it say they like it RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royalfun 55449 Report post Posted December 14, 2012 I like variety, but Champagne is quite good, and Veuve Clicquot is my best choice. Another alternative would be a Vouvray sparkling wine, like the Chateau Moncontour, that can be compare to a good Champagne. My favorite drink still is a very good Dry Martini, shaked not stired (lol) very dry, and icy cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serena Blake 14066 Report post Posted December 15, 2012 I LOVE my Rum and Eggnog!! And don't forget the nutmeg :). it just tastes like Christmas :) Candy Cane martinis are good too :) For non alcoholic it would either me a gingerbread or candy cane lattes mmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites