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Cocktails
Want to elevate your basic champagne toast for New Year’s Eve? In this week's Friday Buzz email, we present to you a Champagne Julep. Spike your bubbly with a bit of brandy and mint or experiment with your own variation. Champagne based cocktails are simple and a lot of fun.
(Originally published 12/30/22)

4-6 oz. Chilled champagne or other sparkling wine
½ oz. Brandy
½ oz. Rosemary mint simple syrup
10-12 fresh mint leaves
Crushed ice (Optional)
Rosemary sprig for garnish
Build this directly in your Hybrid Cocktail Glass!
Add the mint leaves and simple syrup to the HCG glass.
Muddle the mint into the syrup.
Add the brandy and the crushed ice.
Top with champagne.
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
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