Platinum Sparkle

Contributed by Kathy Casey

SERVINGS: Makes 1 Drink

For parties, Kathy Casey premixes the first four ingredients in large batches (3 parts vodka to 1 part each liqueur, Lillet and lemon juice). When she's ready to pour, she fills a shaker with ice and 3 ounces of the mixture, shakes, strains into a glass and tops with Champagne.

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1/2 ounce brut Champagne
Ice
1/2 ounce Lillet blanc
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 brandied or maraschino cherry, for garnish
1 1/2 ounces vodka

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, liqueur, Lillet and lemon juice; shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass or flute and stir in the Champagne. Garnish with the cherry.

Platinum Sparkle

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