Champagne Celebration

"Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!"
- Dom Perignon, at the moment he discovered champagne

There is no question that champagne signifies celebration. With the grand opening of the Merry Martini finally here, it is time to celebrate by popping a cork and enjoying some bubbly.

Champagne Basics

Decoding the bottle-
The amount of residual sugar per litre is often a main factor in selecting champagne. Below are common terms you will see on a bottle listed least sugary to sweetest:

Extra Brut
Brut
Extra Dry
Dry
Sec
Demi-Sec
Doux

How to properly open champagne-
1. Remove foil and wire restraint
2. Place dish towel around top of bottle and neck
3. Aim away from self and others
4. Slowly twist bottle or cork until you feel or hear a popping
5. Pour into fabulous glasses and enjoy!


One thing I have found that comes in handy is to always have a bottle of champagne in the fridge. There is nothing spur of the moment about waiting for a bottle to chill! Whether it is simply a good day at work, or the beginning of a fun evening with friends, champagne always sets a festive mood.


Live, love and celebrate everything!
Kelly