this is still sweet but chill citron vodka and hyptonique (2:1) then float the chilled sparkling on top.... (2 replies, last updated by jspear June 17, 2008)

I’m looking for good places (i.e. less expensive) to buy peppermint syrup & cases of sparkling mineral water. If the places are near Brookline, that would be great, but I’m willing to drive if necessary. Also, is... (22 replies, last updated by SeaSide Tomato October 23, 2009)

give a G&T like quality but without all the juniper, etc. Muddle some ginger in simple syrup with your blood orange vodka and a spash of sweet vermouth – shake and strain, with a little soda/seltzer ( I don’t... (2 replies, last updated by AnneInMpls March 9, 2009)

and then strained), combining it with unsweetened pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice and sparkling water. Although the recipe doesn’t call for any alcohol, I plan on adding some vodka - and I’m sure you could... (5 replies, last updated by jacinthe December 15, 2004)

Pom Martini 3c. cups fresh pomegranate juice 4 ounces Absolute Citron Vodka (add more or less according to your own taste) 2 ounce Cointreau Liquor 1/8 c. sparkling water Squeeze of lemon(to taste) Combine all ingredients with some... (9 replies, last updated by galka November 20, 2006)

I just made up a new tail this weekend that got rave reviews – raspberry vodka mixed with sparkling lemonade (not too sweet) and fresh lime juice. I also posted an article on directions and various concoctions somewhere... (19 replies, last updated by girlwonder88 October 31, 2007)

Been serving this this week in my restaurant: 1 oz J Pear Liqueur 1/2 oz 42 Below Honey Vodka 6oz J Sparkling Wine Orange Twist Chill liqueur and vodka, then strain into Champagne glass. Top with sparkling wine. Take orange twist over (5 replies, last updated by sparkplug January 16, 2008)

I am on jury duty and have gained 5 pounds by eating a large lunch everyday. I got dragged to Forlini’s and loved it. The pansarotti (sp?) were terrific, the conch and scungilli salad sparkled. But don’t stray off the... (0 replies, last updated by Deborah Pastor April 20, 1999)

I tried something tonight I just had to share. I normally am not one to jump on the bandwagon of fru fru, girly flavored vodkas, BUT—drawn in by the pretty bright red bottle (and the sale price at Ralph’s this week) I... (1 reply, last updated by SpongeBobSquarePegs October 25, 2004)

We do both a traditional vodka based cosmo by the pitcher here and a champagne based cosmo, replacing the vodka with champagne or other sparkling wine. We have even made punch bowls full for big parties... Enjoy your party... (4 replies, last updated by gardencub December 31, 2008)

I have been making cordials for a decade. This year’s plums,form a new neighbor, either exploded in the bottle or fizzed over uncontrollably when opened if the glass survived. This is after covering with vodka and brandy... (4 replies, last updated by coralv March 3, 2008)

The version I have has 1 part orange liquor, 1 part cranberry juice and four parts sparkling white wine. Any other variations out there? Any champangne tail recipes to share? (1 reply, last updated by jenniebnyc December 5, 2006)

This is a new fave of mine. One of the best things is the aroma – it smells so good. I like it like this: 1 1/2 oz Ruby Red Vodka, 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice top with club soda/sparkling water. (10 replies, last updated by iL Divo September 26, 2006)

Fresh Green Gimlet, p. 264 She says she was inspired by both gimlets and mojitos for this one. Mix sugar (I used simple syrup) and fresh lime juice. Add mint leaves and muddle (I used a wooden pestle). Then add vodka and ice, and... (2 replies, last updated by Rubee July 21, 2007)

How about a rose' sparkling wine? Very pretty and much lighter than a real tail at lunch. (7 replies, last updated by MC Slim JB January 3, 2009)