Sparkling Wine

A pretty, pale pink sorbet enhanced with a splash of Champagne.

The classic — and amazingly easy — French sauce made with butter and wine gets a glamorous makeover with Champagne. Feel free to use less-expensive sparkling wine for cooking, but keep the blanc de blancs flowing as an accompaniment.

The parfaits can be made a day ahead.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended preparation time.

Cava, Spain's sparkling wine, is readily available at supermarkets and liquor stores.

Also known as a Champagne Cocktail.

A light, fizzy take on the classic Mint Julep.