For a festive sipper to enjoy while celebrating with friends and family this season, look no further. Clint Walker, head bartender at Entwined Wine & Dine in Evansville, Indiana, shares a simple (yet fancy!) spritz that packs a punch and sparkles with flavor.

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The Sparkling Spritz

Yields: 1 cocktail

• 1½ oz strawberry gin
• ½ oz elderflower liqueur
• ½ oz lemon juice, fresh or bottled
• Champagne or sparkling wine

In a cocktail shaker, combine strawberry gin, elderflower liqueur and lemon juice. Add ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a champagne glass and top with Champagne or sparkling wine.