Academy Awards Cocktail Recipe

• 1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
• 1/2 cup Pernod
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 2 medium oranges, in large strips
• 1 fresh or 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 whole allspice berries
• 1 bottle brut sparkling wine, chilled

1. To make the orange syrup, combine all ingredients except the sparkling wine in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, cool to room temperature, and strain.
4. Add 3/4 ounce of the chilled orange syrup to a champagne glass and top with 5 ounces of the sparkling wine.
5. Repeat to make 8 drinks.

orange liqueur, pernod, granulated sugar, oranges, bay leaves, berries, sparkling wine

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/the-academy-sparkler-14288 (may not work)