Summer Sparklers

Summer SparklersIf You Swallow the party line emanating from Reims and other capitals of the bubbly, you'll be missing out on one of summer's urbane pleasures---the sparkling wine cooler. The Champenois would have you believe it's sacrilegious to mix or modify their precious effervescent in any way! The fact is, sparkling long drinks, cocktails and punches are particular favorites in regions that produce these exhilarating beverages. Privately, not even the image-conscious champagne growers are...