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Spice up your bubbly

Good or bad, we can all agree 2011 has been an interesting year to say the least. The death of technology icon Steve Jobs and silverscreen goddess Liz Taylor, a much publicized populist movement, the extermination of Bin Laden, some surprising (and not so surprising) marital splits and a very public Hollywood meltdown are just a few events to make it into the history books. And with a roller coaster year coming to an end you better believe most people are going to see it off in a big way. And boring champagne just won't do.

After such a whirlwind year some of you may feel the need to stick with the traditional bubbly simply for comfort. Sauza and Courvoisier say that's fine...just kick it up a notch. Whether you want to add a hint of flavor to your champagne or turn it into a completely different cocktail, these two recipes can definitely send off 2011 and ring 2012 with some spice. 

The Resolution

  • 6 parts Sauza Silver Tequila (or Sauza® Blue Silver Tequila)
  • 1 part Pomegranate Juice
  • 1 part Simple syrup
  • Dash of Peychaud's Bitters
  • 16 parts Champagne
  • Silver Candy Beads
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Build first 4 ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a champagne glass. Top with Champagne and candy garnish. Serve at midnight.

Pink Slipper

  • 1 part Courvoisier Rosé
  • 1 part Prosecco
  • Lemon twist garnish

Combine Courvoisier Rosé and Prosecco in champagne flute. Garnish with lemon twist and serve.

Looking for a cool spot without a cover to hang this NYE? Head over to the 4100 Bar in Silverlake. Cheap cocktails, cool bartenders and never a cover. Free champagne at midnight.

4100 Bar
43.909993171692 ; -113.56707662344

, LA Bartender Examiner

Kristine has been bartending since the age of 16 (her father owned a restaurant and she was cheap labor). She's bartended from East Coast to West and has worked in everything from dives to corporate restaurants, college and neighborhood bars to fine dining trendy hot spots and one infamous...

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