2026 Budget Sparkler

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A celebratory effervescent cocktail symbolizing fiscal optimism, with crisp citrus and a champagne finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Vodka, Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, Champagne for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chill a flute glass by placing it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 1.25 oz vodka and 0.75 oz grapefruit juice with a single large ice cube.
  3. Step 3: Stir for 20 seconds until properly chilled and diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain into the chilled flute, top with 3 oz chilled champagne, and gently express a grapefruit zest twist over the surface before discarding the twist.

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