Academy Awards champagne cocktails

The Starlet

Ingredients

• 4 mint leaves
• 3/4-ounce good quality silver tequila
• 1/2-ounce elderflower liqueur
• 1/2-ounce simple syrup
• 1/2-ounce lime juice
• 3-ounces Moët & Chandon Imperial
• 1 slice star fruit

Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine simple syrup, lime juice, and mint leaves.
2. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to muddle the mint leaves.
3. Add tequila and elderflower liqueur and fill shaker with ice.
4. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds; strain into a glass and top with Moët & Chandon; garnish with star fruit.

The Silver Screen Punch

Ingredients:

• 1, 6-ounce can pink lemonade concentrate, partially thawed
• 8-ounces pineapple juice
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 cup Belvedere vodka
• 1 bottle Moët & Chandon
• 1 pineapple, cut into rings and frozen

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine pink lemonade concentrate, pineapple juice, strawberries, and ginger
2. Blend until smooth; pour into a punch bowl; add vodka and stir to combine. Just before serving, pour in Moët & Chandon and add frozen pineapple rings.

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