The Blue Sparkler

The Blue Sparkler is a cocktail that is smooth and sure to please a wide variety of pallets. (Photo provided)

Welcome your guests into the New Year with this signature cocktail – the blue sparkler. It's a cocktail that is smooth and sure to please a wide variety of pallets.

Ring in the New Year's with style, and be sure to drink responsibly!

The Blue Sparkler

Prep: 2 minutes
Serves: 2
Level: Easy

Ingredients:
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce orange liqueur (recommended: Triple Sec)
1 ounce blue raspberry mix
4 ounces Champagne
4 raspberries, garnish

Directions:
Fill a martini shaker with ice 3/4 of the way up the shaker. Add in the vodka, orange liqueur and blue raspberry mix.

Shake the shaker 15 to 20 times, then strain into glasses.

Top off the glasses with Champagne, raspberries and enjoy!

(*Note: Add in more blue raspberry mix to enhance the color.)

Video Link: www.amateurkitchen.tv/Blue_Sparkler.html

• Jen and Maria Loiseau star in their own how-to cooking videos on their website, www.amateurkitchen.tv. With more than 200 recipes and more than 90 how-to cooking videos, they  have created a one-stop site for all meal and entertaining needs. Twice a month, they'll share some of their recipes with Kane County Magazine.