Looking for the perfect bright and bold cocktail to shake up your next happy hour? Whether you're building out your holiday hosting arsenal or tired of the usual  cocktail hour suspects (we're looking at you, espresso martini), this Sparkling Chocolate Covered Cherry-tini is a great way to add a little bubbly magic to your mixology.

This playful take on the classic cherry-tini gets an elevated upgrade thanks to Original Bubbles signature champagne-style bubbles that lightens the mood and the pour. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a sparkly nightcap. 

What You’ll Need…

• 2 oz cherry vodka
• 1 oz crème de cacao (chocolate liqueur)
• 1 oz cherry juice or pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup Original Bubbles (chilled)
• Ice cubes
• Chocolate syrup (for rimming the glass)
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

What You’ll Do…

1. Rim your martini glass with chocolate syrup by dipping the edge and letting it set.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine cherry vodka, crème de cacao, and cherry juice. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
4. Slowly top with chilled Original Bubbles for a sparkling finish.
5. Garnish with one or two maraschino cherries on a cocktail pick.