Combine all the ingredients except the sparkling in a mixing glass, add ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling and add the garnish.
1 oz. Cabana Cachaça
¾ oz. Aperol
½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
¼ oz. maple syrup
Chandon Brut Classic (or another sparkling wine) for topping
Orange twist for garnish
¾ oz. Aperol
½ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
¼ oz. maple syrup
Chandon Brut Classic (or another sparkling wine) for topping
Orange twist for garnish
This article appears in Nov 1-30, 2009.