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orget everything you thought you knew 

about champagne. There is a new fun and 

casual way to enjoy everyone’s favorite 

celebration drink. Moët & Chandon, a 

French fine winery, released an ice champagne 

back in 2011, which just became popular in the 

past few years. Now, several other companies have 

released their own iced sparkling wines. 

Although Moët & Chandon was the first to 

introduce ice champagne, almost every brand has 

their own version on the market. Some have also 

recently released rose versions of this iced treat. 

Bottles range from twelve to sixty dollars and 

can be found in most wine sections. Bottles are 

wrapped in white or frosted labels, so they are easy 

to spot. 

There are a couple of tips when it comes to 

enjoying champagne on ice. First, always use a 

wide glass. Not only does this allow you to smell 

your beverage, enhancing the taste, it leaves plenty 

of room for the ice. You should use three large ice 

cubes. While you want to chill the drink, you don’t 

want to water it down. Adding garnishes gives you 

an instant cocktail. Fresh fruit, mint, or juices are 

just a few ways to add to your beverage, making it 

a special treat.

story by

 

Mary Aho 

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