Death in the P.M.

A combination of absinthe and sparkling wine makes for a killer tail. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sparkling Rum Runner

Here’s a sparkling version of the rum drink, which is great as an apéritif. (By Nick Mautone)

Blackberry Kir Royale

Feel like royalty while sipping this bubbly blackberry apéritif. (By Kate Ramos)

Mimosa

The classic brunch tail of orange juice and bubbly. (By Rob Chirico)

Cherry Sugar Fizz

Sweet and bubbly, with cherries. (By Nick Mautone)

Plum Blossom Cocktail

As pretty as it is tasty, this drink combines Aperol, plums, and sparkling wine. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Femme Fatale Punch

Don’t be fooled by its ladylike looks—this one carries a punch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Log Cabin

Sip a bit of fall any time of year with this maple-flavored brandy drink. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Thanksgiving Sparkler

Tasty well beyond turkey day. (By Nick Mautone)

The most famous libations from either side of the English Channel combine. (By Rob Chirico)

Blood Orange Sparkler

Slightly bitter blood orange juice is beautiful with bubbly. (By Nick Mautone)

Kumquat Sparkler

A festive citrus-and-ginger tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Spritz

Northeastern Italians' favorite aperitivo. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grapefruit Spike

A bubbly hair-of-the-dog tail. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Adelina

Sparkling strawberry tail, a variation on a classic. (By Nick Mautone)