Age D'Or Shim

• One 1-inch piece of lemongrass (inner bulb only), thinly sliced
• 1/4 ounce Rich Simple Syrup
• 1 ounce overproof Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840
• 1/2 ounce Pineau des Charentes rose (Cognac-fortified grape juice)
• Crushed ice
• 2 ounces chilled sparkling red wine
• 1 bunch of Champagne grapes, for garnish

1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the lemongrass with the Rich Simple Syrup, then transfer to a chilled wineglass.
2. Add the Cognac and Pineau des Charentes.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice and spin a swizzle stick or bar spoon between your hands to mix the drink.
4. Top with the sparkling wine and garnish with the grapes.

only, simple syrup, overproof cognac, grape juice, sparkling red wine, grapes

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/age-dor-shim (may not work)