Killer Mango Champagne Cocktail

• 1 (12-ounce) can mango nectar
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 12 black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bottle Champagne or sparkling wine

1. Bring the nectar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and add all of the spices.
4. Let the mixture cool, then strain and refrigerate.
5. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the spicy mango mixture into a Champagne flute and top with chilled Champagne.

mango, anise, cinnamon, cloves, black, red pepper, sparkling wine

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/killer-mango-champagne-cocktail-recipe.html (may not work)