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Golden Hour

A golden champagne drink on a blue background
Photograph by Suzanne Saroff, food styling by Maggie Ruggiero, prop styling Linden Elstran

Keep this three-ingredient aperitif in your back pocket for festive occasions—it’s as easy to drink as it is to make. Suze, a bitter-floral gentian liqueur, pairs very well with Champagne and candied ginger, which dyes the drink a sunny golden color. For garnish, drop a piece of candied ginger into each coupe, where it will fizz and bubble from the bottom of the glass like the sugar cube in a classic Champagne cocktail.

To make a larger batch of Golden Hour ahead of time, combine the Suze and ginger syrup and chill until ready to serve. Give the mix a stir before adding 1 oz. to each glass, then top with sparkling wine and garnish.

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