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Don't worry about it. This cocktail is just right for a festive afternoon.

 This is not your run-of-the-mill sparkling wine cocktail, oh no, it's the Figurati, and it's a concoction that dances to its own Italian tune. And darling, when you lay your eyes upon its easy-peasy, built-in-the-glass recipe and its low-ABV day-drinking charm, you'll understand why this cocktail's name translates into "Don't Worry About It." Nathan Elliot, the mixology maestro and creator of the Figurati, tossed aside the clichés of Champagne and prosecco, and even the delightful rosé sparklers, daring to be different. In the Figurati, he unveils the true star – lambrusco, the iconic Italian sparkler from the heart of Lombardy. It's a match made in cocktail heaven, my dear, as the vivacious lambrusco takes center stage. But Nathan's a man of flair and pizzazz; he cranks up the charm with a couple of dashes of Peychaud's bitters. These are the darlings of New Orleans, famous for their role in the timeless Sazerac. A touch of gentian, a whi

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