Champagne Julep

It's a mint julep, where cognac and sparkling wine replace the bourbon. If you don't have crushed ice, put some in a towel and whack it with a mallet. Or add ice to a shaker and shake vigorously to crack it.

Ingredients

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 0.5 cup crushed ice, or as needed
• 2 fluid ounces cognac
• 2 fluid ounces chilled dry sparkling wine, or as needed

Steps

1. Place mint leaves in a tall cocktail glass. Add sugar and warm water; muddle gently. Add crushed ice. Pour in cognac; stir. Top with sparkling wine.n