Spicy Ginger Wine Cocktail – Wine Mixer

Ingredients:

1. 4 teaspoons ginger root, sliced
2. 2 teaspoons Serrano pepper slices
3. 3 ounces agave syrup
4. 8 ounces Kinkead Ridge Riesling
5. 6 ounces Firelands Brut Champagne
6. Ice
7. Crystallized ginger for garnish

Directions:

1. For each drink, place 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 3/4-ounc agave in cocktail glass and muddle with muddler or wooden spoon until fragrant.
2. Add Riesling, stirring well.
3. Strain into sugar-rimmed white wine glasses, half-filled with ice.
4. Top with 1 1/2-ounces champagne.
5. Garnish with crystallized ginger and serve.