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Champagne With Brandied Apricots
Yield: about 6 servings

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a large crowd.

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup apricot brandy
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Brüt Champagne, chilled

1. Mix sugar, brandy, and vodka in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the dried apricots, making sure they are completely covered with the brandy mixture. Close lid tightly, turn jar over, and shake well; let stand overnight. Brandy mixture can be made ahead and chilled for up to a month.
2. To serve, place one apricot and 2 tablespoons brandy mixture in the bottom of each Champagne flute. Top with chilled Champagne. Serve immediately.