“Sham”-pagne

Perfect as a party drink, mock champagne is also nice around the holidays for those not wishing to imbibe too much alcohol. Use diet ginger ale to cut calories without cutting flavor. Make sure everything is chilled before you start. For a festive look, add a maraschino cherry to each glass.

     2 cups soda water, chilled
     2 cups ginger ale, chilled
     1 1/2 cups unsweetened white grape juice or apple juice, chilled

Combine ingredients in a pitcher and serve in champagne glasses. (This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for large groups.)

Makes 5 1/2 cups (fills 11 champagne flutes 3/4 full)