XANTÉ SPARKLE
1½ oz. Xanté
2 oz. Teekanne Tea rosehip and hibiscus tea
½ oz. lemon juice
A splash of dry sparkling wine or Champagne
Add ice, Xanté, tea and lemon juice to a shaker. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Top with sparkling wine or Champagne. Garnish with a rose petal. Find Xanté at liquor stores citywide.
THE BENSONHURST
1½ oz. Absolut Brooklyn
¼ oz. Campari
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
¼ oz. simple syrup
3 oz. pressed apple juice
Top with soda
Combine Absolut Brooklyn, Campari, lemon juice, simple syrup and apple juice in a mixing glass. Shake and strain into a highball glass fi lled with ice. Top with soda. Garnish with an apple slice. Find Absolut Brooklyn at liquor stores citywide.
LA MARCA PROSECCO
Prosecco continues to grow in popularity, and La Marca—crisp, light and sparkling—is perfect as an aperitif, at brunch or with dinner. It pairs well with a variety of foods and is a festive alternative to a still
white wine. Gotham Wines & Liquors, 2517 Broadway, 212-932-0990.
