Ingredients

1

cup bourbon

1

cup cranberry juice

1/4

cup ginger-flavored liqueur

1/2

teaspoon orange bitters

Lime twists, if desired

2

bottles (750 ml each) champagne or sparkling wine, chilled

Fresh cranberries, if desired

Lime wedges, if desired

Preparation

In large pitcher, stir together bourbon, cranberry juice, liqueur and bitters. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours.

To serve, pour 3 tablespoons bourbon mixture into each of 12 champagne flutes. Place 1 lime twist in each flute. Pour 1/3 cup champagne into each flute. Garnish with cranberries and lime wedges.