It's time to put the kids to bed and relax this evening after a stressful work week. This fire-red "Rebecca" will put you in the mood.

The key to The Rebecca is the raspberry. Make sure you to use raspberries that have been gently washed, dried, and quickly frozen. It's lovable with a light tang.

            

Courtesy of Party Drinks by A.J. Rathbun.

The Rebecca 

Ingredients:
Ice cubes
8 ounces vodka (if you happen to have raspberry-infused vodka, all the better)
4 ounces Chambord or other raspberry liqueur
Frozen raspberries
8 ounces Champagne

Preparation:
1. Add some ice cubes to your favorite cocktail shaker. Then, with care, add the vodka.
2. Add the Chambord. Shake. Shake. Shake.
3. Place 4 or 5 frozen raspberries into each of 4 martini glasses. Strain the vodka and Chambord into the glasses over the raspberries.
4. Top off each drink with 2 ounces of Champagne. Pour slowly so the Champagne just rests on top of the vodka/Chambord mix. Serve and drink!

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