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Sip Like the Stars: Moët & Chandon Golden Glamour Cocktail

Posted on March 5, 2010 | Leave a comment

Katie Lee, author of “The Comfort Table” and culinary personality, created Chinese Five Spice popcorn to pair with Oscar Gold and Moët’s “Golden Glamour” signature cocktail which will be served on the red carpet and at the Governor’s Ball. Sip and nosh like the stars on Oscar night.

Golden Glamour

4 ounces Moët & Chandon Imperial Champagne

1/4 ounce Navan

1-1/2 ounce Passion Fruit Juice

Fresh Mint Garnish

Combine vanilla liqueur and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne coupe. Top with champagne. Garnish with sprig of fresh mint if desired.

Chinese Five-Spice Kettle Corn – created by Katie Lee

Katie says, “I eat popcorn almost every night and I like to experiment with different flavors. I make this Chinese Five-Spice Kettle Corn to enjoy with cocktails and also package it up in take out boxes for a party favor for my guests.”

3/4 cup popcorn

1/4 cup canola oil

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons Chinese 5 Spice powder

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

In a pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat, combine popcorn, oil, sugar, 5 Spice powder, and salt. Shake constantly. When popcorn begins to pop, lower heat to medium-low. Continue to shake until popping begins to slow and transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with melted butter.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings – Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cook Time: 5 minutes

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Oscar Night Starlet

Posted on February 15, 2010 | Leave a comment

Oscar approaches, which means it is time to plan Oscar watch parties. As the dictionary points out a starlet is a young actress on the rise to become a future star. Many walk the red carpet each year in hope of becoming the next “big thing.” The Starlet Cocktail creates a huge splash as the next big thing with the flavors of light anise, hints of citrus, deep raspberry and effervescence tickling at the nose in anticipation of the excitement to unfold.

Starlet Cocktail

1 part Absinthe

1 part Orange Flavored Vodka

1 part Black Raspberry Liqueur

1 part Champagne

Raspberry Garnish

Combine Absinthe, vodka, and black raspberry liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Top with champagne. Garnish with raspberry.

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Exclusive Cocktails of the Academy Awards from Moët & Chandon

Posted on February 9, 2009 | Leave a comment

January 26, 2009, Moët & Chandon announced its exclusive relationship with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the first time the Academy has designated an exclusive “Champagne” for the Oscar and pre-Oscar events. The Moët & Chandon champagnes and specialty cocktails will be served at the Governor’s Ball, the Foreign Language Film Awards Cocktail Party and the New York Oscar Viewing Party, according to the official press release.

“As we recognize excellence in filmmaking on Oscar night, we raise our glasses with Moët & Chandon, the symbol of excellence in Champagne,” remarked Academy President Sid Ganis. “We celebrate with Moët & Chandon!”

The Moët Red Carpet Fizz

1/2 measure Pomegranate Juice

1/3 measure Crème de Peche

1/4 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

Dash of Campari

Top with Moët & Chandon White Star

Combine juices, liqueur and Campari in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Top with champagne.

Moët’s Ultimate Accolade

1/2 measure Belvedere Pomarancza

1/3 measure Fresh Blood Orange Juice

Dash Simple Syrup

Top with Moët & Chandon White Star

Pinch of Edible 23 kt Gold Flakes Garnish

Combine vodka, juice and simple syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Top with champagne. Garnish with edible gold flakes if desired.

The Moët Gold

1/3 measure Belvedere Pomarancza

1/3 measure Simple Syrup

2 Dashes Fresh Lemon Juice

Topped with Moët & Chandon White Star

Combine vodka, simple syrup and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or champagne flute. Top with champagne.