Thousands of tiny bubbles are rising to the surface. Each one is a perfect round ball reflecting images from outside the glass. Some bubbles burst as they hit the surface and others stay to float around the top. The moments of our life are like those glistening spheres. We have thousands of moments within a year. Some pass without notice. Others hang on to become cherished memories. Our reflections from the past can make us smile as we carry those precious ones into the coming year. I plan to sip on an Apricot Fizz and watch the bubbles rise as I think about many wonderful moments of this year.
The days pass so quickly. It seems as if time speeds up and before you know it another year ends. A week ago it was spring. How did winter get here so fast? A day or two ago I was meeting many of my Sunday Supper friends at the Food and Wine Conference. Oh wait, that was July. Has it really been five months since then? Wow. Now we are coming together virtually to share our reflections and resolutions along with recipes for remembering the past year or bringing in the new one.
Apricot Fizz is a sparkly, fruity cocktail. It's very easy to make. Pour an ounce of homemade Apricardamom liqueur in a flute and top it with sparkling wine or champagne. I recommend using brut or extra-dry sparkling wine since the liqueur has a sweetness of its own. You can use apricot brandy if you haven't had a chance to make Apricardamom.
What are your most cherished memories of the past year? Have you made any resolutions for the coming one? I don't make resolutions however I do set goals. One immediate goal is to visit each one of the posts from Sunday Supper bloggers in the list below. Join me in the fun of reading their heartfelt words and discovering great recipes. Big thanks to Constance of The Foodie Army Wife for hosting our event.
Apricot Fizz
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Apricardamom or apricot brandy
- Sparkling wine or champagne brut or extra-dry recommended
Instructions
- Pour the Apricardamom (or apricot brandy) in a flute glass and fill the glass with sparkling wine.
Notes
Are you ready for the New Year? Check out these recipes for your celebration and beyond:
Breakfast
- Snowman Eggnog Pancakes from Shockingly Delicious
- Baked Oatmeal from In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
- Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding from girlichef
- New Year's Brezel from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Appetizers & Snacks
- Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Popcorn from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Moroccan Cigars from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pancetta & Goat Cheese Crostinis from Country Girl in the Village
- Sweet and Savory Mixed Nuts from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Glazed Snickerdoodle Bars with Walnuts from Pies and Plots
- Champagne Shrimp and Pasta from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Main Dishes & Sides
- Minestrone Any Way from Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
- Pecan-Crusted Rainbow Trout from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Mushroom Risotto from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Zapiekanka (Polish 'pizza') from Curious Cuisiniere
- Hoppin' John for Good Luck from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Italian Vegetable Soup from The Foodie Army Wife
- Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella from Family Foodie
- Black-Eye Pea and Greens Casserole and Wine Pairings from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Desserts & Drinks
- Candied Bacon Bourbon Bloody Mary from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Peanut & Pretzel Bark from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Almond and Cherry Blondies from Mess Makes Food
- Apricot Fizz from Magnolia Days
- Celebration Mimosas from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Dark Chocolate Cake Doughnuts from What Smells So Good?
- Gluten Free Cronuts from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Spiced Cranberry Apple Crisp from Neighborfood
- Blood Orange Mimosas from Take A Bite Out of Boca
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
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There are always many thoughts going on when a year is about to end, and food blogging makes for some wonderful memories! Take care of your loved ones Renee, and have an amazing beginning of 2014!
I agree, how does the year pass so quickly!?!?! It seems like I was just in Alaska, shoveling snow off my truck. Now here I sit in Alabama...no snow in sight 🙁
I do believe your fizzy flutes are fantastically fabulous. How's that for alliteration? LOL Happy New Year!
Elegant cocktail AND thoughts!
It has been such a pleasure working along side of you this past year. So many wonderful memories of The Food and Wine Conference and our New Orleans trip! Thank you for your friendship and support. You have no idea how much it means to me. Looking forward to seeing what 2014 will bring!
This is a great cocktail! Sounds sweet and light. Happy New Year to you Renee!!
Great cocktail Renee...and I think I actually have some Apricot Brandy on hand too...the challenge for me will be mixing it with bubbly;-) 2014 was a mixed year for me. We lost my Mom, and a nephew...but being part of #SS has been great! Thanks for your support and inspiration! Wishing you all the best in 2014
Love the bubbly recipe and all the best to you in 2014! It has been such a pleasure to join the #SundaySupper group.
Cheers to you, Renee! I'd love to toast in the New Year with your marvelous Apricot Fizz! Wishing you a most joyous and delicious 2014! xo
Here's to you, Renee! Thank you for all your support this year! "clink" Have a wonderful New Year!
What a lovely reflection and beautiful way to ring in the new year. This drink just has such simple elegance. I hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Time flies when you're having fun, right? If that's the case, it must have been one heck of a year! Your Apricot Fizz sounds delicious and refreshing and a great way to toast in the new year! Cheers to you, Renee. I hope you have a wonderful and successful 2014!
This is THE perfect drink to ring in 2014. Yes, what happened it was just summer and here we are at the end of 2013.
Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy, and successful 2014. Ich wünsche Euch einen guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr 🙂
Adding a hint of apricot to champagne is a wonderful idea!
It's scary how fast time flies by. I worry I don't sit and enjoy it, I'm always moving so fast. I love this champagne drink with your liqueur (which I've GOT to make!) I'm wishing you a wonderful, happy, healthy, and prosperous 2014.
<3 "Glistening spheres"...So enjoy reading your lovely turns of phrases, Renee...I am a big sipper of the bubbly on New Year's Eve...One of my many bright moments of 2013 include meeting you in Florida =) Blessings to you and yours, Renee.
Thanks Kim and I hope you know how much I appreciate your very kind words throughout the year. I hope you have a fabulous 2014 and I look forward to seeing you in Florida again.
I love apricot! And of course I love a good cocktail, especially one to ring in a new year! Time really has flown by, but its been a great year. I hope I get to meet you in July at this year's conference!
I love your cocktail and I love that it is simple to make! What a great combination! Happy New Years to you and your family!
Thanks Jennifer and Happy New Year to you too!
Simple but delicious! Happy New Year Renee! It was such a pleasure to get to meet you in person this year and I can't wait until next.
Happy New Year to you Susan and I hope we get to meet again at this year's conference too.
How festive! Happy new year!
I can relate because I don't know where this year has gone, either. Have a very happy new year, my friend. If I were there with you, I'd be so happy to have this drink with you.
Have a very happy year ahead Anita and perhaps one day soon we can have cocktails and more together.
I absolutely love apricots so this drink sounds wonderful to me. Too bad I had to spend the holiday time without alcohol this year. Next year I will put this on my list to try. 🙂
However, you can enjoy this cocktail any time of the year. Something bubbly and fizzy can make any celebration more fun.
Oh snap! That sounds like a great combo of flavors!
It really is and bubbly too.