Starlit Countdown

As the clock ticks towards midnight, the Starlit Countdown is the perfect toast to the New Year. A harmonious blend of aged bourbon and subtle sweetness with a sparkle that’s as effervescent as the evening's festivities. A cocktail that's not just a drink, but a memorable start to a new beginning. Ingredients: - 1 oz Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old - 1 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon - 1/2 oz Grand Marnier or other high-quality orange liqueur - 1/2 oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed - 1/2 oz Simple syrup - 2 oz Chilled Champagne or sparkling wine - Garnish: Orange twist - Garnish: Brandied cherry Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass. 4. Top gently with chilled champagne or sparkling wine, to preserve the effervescence. 5. Express the oils of the orange twist over the drink and drop it in, along with the brandied cherry. The Starlit Countdown's interplay of aged bourbon warmth, citrusy zing, and bubbly charm makes it an ideal accompaniment for bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new with open arms and uplifted spirits.