Colomba
The perfect beverage for toasting the New Year, this sparkling cocktail was developed by Charles Joly, a member of the Williams Sonoma 2023 Chefs’ Collective. Charles cofounded Crafthouse Cocktails and is a leader in the international craft cocktail movement. His recipe includes both alcoholic and nonalcoholic versions, so you’ll have something for everyone to enjoy at your gathering.
Charles explains that there are many alcohol-free and alcohol-removed sparkling wines on the market now, and the quality has really improved. “The nice thing with nonalcoholic ingredients is that you can easily have them shipped to you anywhere in the country,” he says. The Seedlip Grove 42, a nonalcoholic spirit called for in his recipe, is available nationwide.
Ingredients
For the original version:
- 2 oz. (60 ml) blanco tequila (Don Julio Blanco, Tequila Ocho or other quality tequila)
- 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh blood orange juice
- 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. (30 ml) honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part water)
- 1/4 oz. (7 ml) ruby port
- Ice cubes
- 1 1/2 oz. (45 ml) chilled sparkling wine
- Blood orange slice for garnish
- Lime wheel for garnish
For the nonalcoholic version:
- 2 oz. (60 ml) Seedlip Grove 42
- 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh blood orange juice
- 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. (30 ml) honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part water)
- 1/4 oz. (7 ml) cranberry juice
- Ice cubes
- 1 1/2 oz. (45 ml) chilled nonalcoholic sparkling wine
- Blood orange slice for garnish
- Lime wheel for garnish
Directions
To make the original version, in a Boston shaker, combine the tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup and port. Add ice and shake gently, then strain into a Collins glass over ice. Add the sparkling wine and stir to combine. Garnish with a blood orange slice and a lime wheel.
To make the nonalcoholic version, in a Boston shaker, combine the Seedlip Grove 42, blood orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup and cranberry juice. Add ice and shake gently, then strain into a Collins glass over ice. Add the nonalcoholic sparkling wine and stir to combine. Garnish with a blood orange slice and a lime wheel.
Makes 1 drink.
Courtesy of Charles Joly of Crafthouse Cocktails