A French 75 benefits from the wine's crisp acidity and floral notes in place of still wine or Champagne

which plays off the bittersweet charcoal finish

Dark chocolate with sea salt picks up the salted caramel finish

try a red wine reduction stirred into a robust cocktail base — the concentrated fruit and tannic grip stand up beautifully

closer to a farmers' market bin than a candy aisle

Great Lakes Christmas Ale 12Pk zinfandel A French 75 benefits fromGreat Lakes Christmas Ale 12 Pack is a 7. 5% ABV honey and spice winter warmer from Cleveland's Great Lakes Brewing Company, sold in a 12 pack of 12 oz bottles. A six time medal winner at the World Beer Championships since 1999, this seasonal release has commanded a devoted Midwest following since its debut in the early 1990s and is widely regarded as the beer that launched the Northeast Ohio Christmas Ale tradition. Quick Facts: ABV: 7. 5% Origin: