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The Symphony cocktail blends white wine, peach liqueur and a touch of grenadine into a pale pink, fruity drink. Easy 4-ingredient recipe, tips and pairings.

The Coffee Cocktail is a creamy classic of port, brandy and egg yolk, named for its coffee-like color. Get the 6-ingredient recipe, history and pairings.

Make the Cloud Buster cocktail with vodka, chilled sparkling wine and a twist of lemon peel. An easy 3-ingredient aperitif, crisp, dry and elegant.

Make a Kir Pêche cocktail with crème de pêche and sparkling wine. An easy 2-ingredient French aperitif with soft peach aroma and crisp, elegant bubbles.

Learn the Kir Imperial cocktail recipe: raspberry liqueur and chilled sparkling wine stirred into an elegant, sweet-tart pale pink toast.

Learn the Beer Spritzer cocktail recipe: chilled white wine and beer, stirred with a lemon slice into a crisp, fruity Austrian-born classic.

Learn the Klondike Highball cocktail recipe: dry and sweet vermouth, lemon, and ginger ale shaken into a light, gold-rush-era classic.

Discover the Queen's Peg cocktail: a 1960s gin and Champagne recipe from James Beard's own Standard Bartender's Guide.

Craving an elegant celebration drink? This Kir Royal recipe blends crème de cassis with sparkling wine for a stunning 2-ingredient French classic.

Learn how to make the Kir cocktail with white wine and creme de cassis — an elegant, easy French aperitif in just 2 steps.