Tonight, I think Mrs. Aristus and I are finally going to crack our bottle of champagne.

[Aristus]

It's been in the fridge since the New Year. It stayed unopened for her birthday, our anniversary, the first indictment, and the second indictment. I think it is finally time. We will have a celebratory glass together.

And then, with any leftover champagne, I will finally have a chance to try out my bar book's selection of champagne cocktails. And I will share my experience with all of you.

Hope to see you tonight...

[GPV]

1. Sounds wonderful!

[Tetrachloride]

2. Tango

[BlueTsunami2018]

3. How big is this bottle?

That you’ll have “leftover champagne”, a phrase I’ve never heard of in my life.

[Aristus]

5. Well, it won't be leftover for long after we have had our toast to Indictment #3.

[niyad]

42. That was basically the reaction a number of us had to a "helpful hint" from

Martha Stewart about what to do with leftover wine.

[rurallib]

4. savor it to the fullest

[AllaN01Bear]

6. for 3 years i am wanting to do my victory dance in private . away from the idiots.

[Aristus]

7. Video or it didn't happen.

[AKwannabe]

12. 🎶

https://m.

&pp=ygUeZGFuY2luZyB3aXRoIG15c2VsZiBiaWxseSBpZG9s

[Sanity Claws]

8. Enjoy!

Suggestion: one glass of champagne each.
You will have a half-bottle left to make Mimosas and other wonderful concoctions. '

[Aristus]

9. That's the idea.

My bar book has about twenty or so champagne concoctions listed. I didn't know there even were that many. I've already got one picked out, but I can't remember what it's called. (Didn't bring my bar book to work with me...)

[niyad]

22. I like a well-made French 125 (prefer it to the French 75). And Bellinis.

And you might like pina colada mimosa (includes coconut rum)

[Trueblue Texan]

38. what's in the French 125?nt

[niyad]

39. brandy, Champagne, and a sweet and sour float.

[Trueblue Texan]

40. not sure what a sweet and sour float is...

is it like a layered drink where there's a layer of sweet and sour? But I'll try to find it in my books or online...I love mixing and discovering new drinks.

[niyad]

41. sweet and sour mix is equal parts lemon and/or lime juice, and simple syrup,

shaken thoroughly, and floated on the top of the drink.

[niyad]

47. I googled "champagne cocktail recipes", and one list had 40.

[MLAA]

10. I love two cocktails made with champagne/Prosecco/Cava

One is Elderberry liquor added, though it must come with a warning it can make you lose your concentration. One Thanksgiving I waited to have a cocktail until all side dishes were in the oven. I should have waited until after I took them out or gone easier on the Elderberry.

A delicious classic is a Peach Bellini. All you need is peach purée or even peach nectar from a can.

[AKwannabe]

11. French 75 should be on the list

Gin
Champagne
Lemon juice/twist
Simple syrup or sugar to taste
🥂


Later!

[niyad]

23. Prefer French 125. Brandy rather than gin.

[malthaussen]

13. No, don't crack it, pop the cork.

You'll lose champagne if you crack it!

-- Mal

[Aristus]

14. Very funny.

[machoneman]

15. Yes, French 75 or Mimosas!

[pandr32]

16. Cheers!

[Lonestarblue]

17. Sounds good! Although it may take awhile, I'm planning to have a bottle chilled and ready when

Trump is declared guilty of his multiple crimes—whichever verdict comes first.

[Aristus]

18. I'll drink to that!

[2naSalit]

19. I would be...

But I was told that I had to go to the big bluegrass jam up the road so I'll be happily rendering myself hoarse singing every song I know two or three times over weekend. Probably the most fun I'll have all year.

Enjoy your long awaited celebration, you deserve it!

[ShazzieB]

24. OMG, that sounds like SO much fun!

Wish I could be there, it sounds wonderful.

[2naSalit]

26. It hasn't been held...

Since the pandemic so it will be interesting to see how it goes and who's still around. It's kind of a local big deal, musician come from far away places for this one and we all play mix 'n' match for a couple days. Lots of fun, lots to learn... some of the finest flat pickers I ever seen will be there, one of them is who told me I'd better come. I have some favorites that a few groups will make me sing when I get to their circle. Starts this afternoon, I'm already warmed up!

[Trueblue Texan]

20. Hey! Here's a great bar cocktail I invented with champagne!

I call it the French 77:

1 part gin (Botanist is my fave for this drink)
2 parts lemonade ( use homemade)
1/2 part Grand Mariner
mint leaves
lemon
champagne

Muddle the mint leaves in the Grand Mariner. Add the lemonade and gin in a shaker filled with ice. Shake it and pour over ice into glasses 2/3 full. Top with cold champagne, stir. Add lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish. Stay home to drink this!

[Aristus]

21. Sounds delicious! Now I know what my home bar is missing:

Mint and a muddler.

I'll have to get both.

[niyad]

43. You do not have a muddler??? Philistine! Alhough. . the handle of a piece of

flatware will work. Or, depending on its size, the pestle from your mortar and pestle.

[Wicked Blue]

25. Merry SMITHMAS!

[MyOwnPeace]

30. I see what you did there!!!!!!!

(but if they DO finish the bottle with some of the extra 'suggestions' - they may have one hell of a time even saying it! )

[onetexan]

31. Right on!!😎

[NNadir]

27. I don't generally drink, especially on work nights, but I had...

...a nice glass of scotch from a bottle unopened for a long time to celebrate Jack Smith. Generally alcohol exacerbates my chronic insomnia but nonetheless I slept soundly knowing that the rule of law has finally started to prevail.

[LisaM]

28. If you put a fork, tines up, in the bottle

It keeps some of the fizz. I don't know why but this seems to work.

[niyad]

44. I found a handy champagne stopper for $4 at my supermarket, now that they

can finally sell wine!

[Mr.Bill]

29. Lat Rachel Maddow be your bartender.

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[electric_blue68]

36. 😄🧡 Rachel on Air America doing her Mixology 👍

[niyad]

45. That was fun!

[Mr.Bill]

46. She used to demonstrate making a different drink on her show every Friday night.

I think she tended bar for awhile when she was in college. From my minimal experience at tending bar, I can assure you she was damn good at it. I think she is just one of those people who immerses themselves in whatever they are doing.

[niyad]

48. Are you talking about her tv show? I do not remember that. My

brain must be going. But I agree about her immersion in whatever she is doing.

I occasionally tended bar for a friend who was a concert promoter, particularly if he was staging a charity event. One night, which I have tried VERY hard to forget (I did manage to forget who was playing), the most popular drink was red bull (which I had never heard of until that night) and cognac. As a lover of good cognac, I was appalled. I shuddered each time the travesty was ordered. Unfortunately, it was ordered quite often. My only consolation was that it was not top shelf cognac.

[debm55]

32. Same here--bottle of champagne from New Year. You just reminded me. I might make a mimosa.

Though I am not supposed to drink with my meds, I don't think one will hurt.

[Aristus]

33. Unless your medication is Antabuse, one glass shouldn't hurt you.

[debm55]

34. Thank you, they are pills to help me sleep.

[Blue Owl]

35. A toast to you all....

[electric_blue68]

37. 🍻 🥂 🍹 🥃 Your choice, all. 👍