Orange Blossom Cocktail

(Courtesy of Bon Appetit)

 

Ingredients:
10 Tbsp. fresh orange juice, chilled
10 Tbsp. Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, chilled
10 Tbsp. mandarin-flavored vodka (such as Absolut Mandarin), chilled
2 1/2 tsp. orange flower water (available at liquor stores or specialty foods aisle of supermarket)
5 c. champagne or sparkling wine (from two 750 ml bottles), chilled
10 orange peel strips (optional)


Directions:
Pour 1 Tbsp. orange juice, 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier and 1 Tbsp. vodka in each of 10 champagne flutes.  For each drink, stir in 1/4 tsp. orange flower water and fill with 1/2 c. champagne.  Garnish drinks with orange strips, if desired.