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Swap in Champagne or sparkling wine for an alcoholic version.—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Serve it in a wine glass over plenty of ice for a classic French aperitif, or use it to make a low-ABV spritz by combining equal parts Lillet and grapefruit soda, sparkling wine, or seltzer water.—Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 Under the trade deal, Australian producers of prosecco, traditionally a sparkling wine from northern Italy, will be banned from using the name on exports 10 years after the pact takes effect.—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 For years the French 75 was served on the rocks in a tall glass, essentially a Tom Collins with the soda water swapped for sparkling wine.—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sparkling wine