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More Christmas shenanigans as Gina and Paul try the festive poinsettia cocktail. made with sparkling wine, the duo take the opportunity to sample Lighthall’s Progression and get into the differences between that and traditional Champagne. There’s also a non-alcoholic version of the cocktail for good measure and Gina gives her final toast and roast of the year.

Poinsettia Cocktail Recipe:

• 3 parts sparkling wine
• 3 parts cranberry juice
• 1 part Cointreau/Triple-Sec
• Orange zest

Poinsettia Mocktail Recipe:

• 3 parts ginger ale
• 3 parts cranberry juice
• 1 part orange juice
• Orange zest

Reading List:

• The Methods of Producing Sparkling Wine
• Understanding the Differences Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine
• Comment: ‘Non-interventionism should not mean non-winemaking’
• Watch What I Do, Not What I Say