SPARK JOY

Pop the cork for these bubbly cocktails (and a mocktail, too). Sparkling wines meet from-scratch cordials and simple syrups for striking sips worth celebrating.

- CAITLYN DIIMIG

1. Blood Orange Almond Sparkler

HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 1 HR, 10 MIN MAKES 1 SUBMITTED BY JULIANA HALE Fill a wineglass half full with ice. Add 1 oz.

Blood Orange Syrup, ¾ oz. bourbon, and ¼ oz. amaretto; stir. Top with 4 oz. club soda and 3 oz. chilled moscato d’Asti. Garnish with an orange twist. Fill a wineglass half full with ice. Add 1 oz. Blood Orange Syrup, ¾ oz. bourbon, and ¼ oz. amaretto; stir. Top with 4 oz. club soda and 3 oz. chilled moscato d’Asti. Garnish with an orange twist. Fill a wineglass half full with ice. Add 1 oz. Blood Orange Syrup, ¾ oz. bourbon, and ¼ oz. amaretto; stir. Top with 4 oz. club soda and 3 oz. chilled moscato d’Asti. Garnish with an orange twist.

BLOOD ORANGE SYRUP

Pulse 1/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. blood orange zest in a food processor until sugar is moistened and zest is finely chopped.

Heat sugar mixture and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup blood orange juice (from 2 small oranges) and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Transfer to a canning jar. Chill, covered, 1 hour (or up to 1 month). Makes 1 cup.

2. Pomegranate-Maple Sparkling Bosé