Thanksgiving Sparkler

Recipe created by SheKnows on Mar 11, 2011
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Prep: 5 min
Cook Time: –
Total: 5 min
Serving: 5 Servings

Thanksgiving Day is the perfect time to toast a bountiful meal and a healthy and happy family. Serve this flavorful sparkler with a heartwarming ‘cheers’ to the big day.

Ingredients

1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 lemon wedge
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
5 cubes light brown sugar
5 ounces brandy
1 bottle chilled sparkling wine
Fresh nutmeg

Directions

Place the brown sugar on a small plate and then rub a lemon wedge along the rim of 5 champagne glasses. Dip each glass rim into the prepared sugar to adhere.
Place the cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger into a cocktail shaker, stir and then evenly divide between the prepared glasses.
Drop 1 sugar cube into each glass along with 1 ounce of brandy. Stir the mixture to combine and then top each glass with the sparkling wine and some freshly grated nutmeg. Serve immediately.