I think this is the first cocktail on the blog, but since celebrating the last day of 2008 and ringing in the new year may be on your agenda tonight, I thought it was appropriate. Here's a twist on the traditional champagne toast that I found on The Today Show's Website to try at your New Year's Eve Party!
Recipe by: Giada De Laurentis
Champagne sangria
• 1 (750 ml) bottle Prosecco or French champagne, chilled
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 cups Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1 lemon, zested and thinly sliced
• 1 lime, zested and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 5 fresh mint sprigs
• Crushed ice
Mint simple syrup
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup packed mint leaves
Happy New Year!
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