Phoenix Ascend

Description: The Phoenix Ascend is a vibrant and uplifting cocktail designed to symbolize rebirth, achievement, and new beginnings. This celebratory drink combines the warmth of bourbon with the lively flavors of citrus and the gentle fizz of sparkling wine, all topped off with a dash of aromatic bitters for depth. It’s the perfect toast to new milestones and future successes. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz bourbon - 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec) - 0.25 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - 2 oz chilled sparkling wine - Lemon twist and a sprig of mint for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters to the shaker. 3. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Top up with the sparkling wine. 6. Gently stir to combine. 7. Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of mint. Glass: Serve in a coupe glass.