10137 Money Green Champagne 5 mins 5 mins 4 drinks Thu Feb 22 16:40:00 -0800 2007 Thu Dec 13 15:00:02 -0800 2007 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/10137 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:00:02 GMT Mint, sugar, and champagne Mint, sugar, and champagne: for playas only! For playas only. Get yer drink on with this mint-tinted cocktail that’s great for celebrating.

What to buy: Cuvée Jean-Louis from Charles de Fère, a luscious, creamy, blanc de blanc brut, is great for this drink.

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  • Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the mint with the sugar and lime juice.
  • Combine mint mixture with the champagne or sparkling wine (add slowly) and stir well.
  • Strain the champagne or sparkling wine into a large pitcher and serve immediately in champagne flutes.
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    ]]>     44 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

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