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Despite being sick all week, by last night we had recovered enough to enjoy New Year’s Eve at one of Indy’s newest venues, Nevermore.
This is the last holiday cocktail of the season. It’s surprisingly easy to turn into a mocktail the whole family can enjoy on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
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Now that the holiday season is officially over with offices reopening on Tuesday, these cotton candy drinks are also great for kids’ birthday parties year-round. No need to book next December or January.
The simplest drink of the season. He only needs two ingredients for this festive concoction. It is sure to be irresistible for sweets lovers!
“Watame champagne” recipe how to make
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what is necessary:
what you do:
- Fill a champagne flute (plastic or glass) about halfway with cotton candy.
- Pour the champagne slowly over the top and wait until it bubbles.
- Stuff to your liking and garnish with excess cotton candy. fun!
Pro tip: For even more flavor and sweetness, simply add cotton candy. To turn it into a mocktail, substitute San Pellegrino, 7-Up, or Sprite for champagne!
A brief history of cotton candy
Ironically, cotton candy It was originally invented in 1897 by dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton. His enterprising duo created a machine that whisks hot sugar through a whirl, creating a texture that has been loved by generations of children and adults alike.
It took Morrison and Wharton about seven years to introduce their new product to the public.In 1904, the “fairy floss” made its debut at the St. Louis World’s Fair. This sweet treat became popular with his 20 million attendees who visited the World’s Fair, which ran from April until his December.
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Morrison and Wharton sold boxes of cotton candy for a quarter, ultimately selling over 68,000 boxes during the event. In 1921, another dentist named Joseph Lascaux coined the term “cotton candy.” Although he never achieved much success in the candy industry, the term stuck.
The rest, of course, is history. For over 100 years, cotton candy has been a staple of circuses, country fairs and carnivals around the world.
What are your thoughts on cotton candy champagne?
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