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It’s almost Easter! So there’s no better time for a champagne cocktail accompanied by a toast to good health and joy. While we all know and love a Mimosa, why not try something new? I’ve compiled a selection of some of my favorite champagne cocktails and a couple of Apertifs. All of them are fantastic to serve on any number of special occasions such as Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, at a graduation party, a bridal shower, or anytime you’re in the mood for celebration with family, friends, or that special someone.

Citrus Sparkler
1 Shot of Orange Juice, 1 Shot of Pineapple Juice, top off with Champagne (or sparkling wine).

French 75
1 shot of Bombay or Tanqueray Gin, 1/2 shot lime juice, 1 tsp Sugar, top off with Champagne.

Flirtini
1 Shot of Vodka, 1 Shot of Pineapple Juice, top off with Champagne.

Kir Royale
1/2 Shot of Creme de Cassis and top off with Champagne. Creme de Cassis is a delightful, centuries old black currant essence liqueur created by French Monks.

Italian 88
1 Shot of Vodka, 1 Shot of Pink Grapefruit Juice, top off with Prosecco. Drop in One Sugar Cube (If your grapefruit juice is not sweetened).

Morning Glory
2 Shots of OJ, 1/2 Shot of Cointreau, top off with Champagne.

Venetian Spritz
1-1/2 Shots of Aperol, fill class almost to the top with Champagne, Top with just a splash of Club Soda. LOVELY when garnished with a slice of a Blood Red Orange. Aperol is an Italian apertif comparable to Campari, but much less bitter and not medicinal. A great apertivo that is very popular in Italy, but not very well known in the U.S.

Orange Pom
1 Shot Grand Marnier, 1 Shot Pomegranate Juice, top off with Champagne.

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While it would be a ton of fun to be at any number of the shows during New York Fashion Week, I’d be equally delighted to snag a ticket to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. For now,  I’ll have to settle for watching the parade of breeds and competition from my living room. Held every year at Madison Square Garden, the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, is the event of the year for show dogs, and a must see for dog lovers! Favored to win this year’s event is a 4-year old Scottish Terrier named Sadie.

Terriers happen to have won 44 “Best in Show” titles during the history of  Westminster. While I love dogs of all breeds and sizes, I have a particular affinity for terriers, having owned several West Highland White Terriers, AKA “Westies”. I’d love to see a Westie win, but I’m also thrilled that a Scottie is favored. So go get ‘em Sadie! The show will be televised on the USA Network, February 15-16.

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