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, ohno, it's the Figurati, and it's a concoction that dances to its own Italiantune. 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 understandwhy this cocktail's name translates into "Don't Worry About It."

Nathan Elliot, the mixology maestro and creator of theFigurati, tossed aside the clichés of Champagne and prosecco, and even thedelightful rosé sparklers, daring to be different. In the Figurati, he unveilsthe true star – lambrusco, the iconic Italian sparkler from the heart ofLombardy. It's a match made in cocktail heaven, my dear, as the vivaciouslambrusco takes center stage.

But Nathan's a man of flair and pizzazz; he cranks up thecharm with a couple of dashes of Peychaud's bitters. These are the darlings ofNew Orleans, famous for their role in the timeless Sazerac. A touch of gentian,a whisper of anise, a hint of citrus, and voilà – you've got a crimson-huedelixir that's bursting with botanical brilliance.

The Figurati is not just any cocktail; it's the perfectpre-dinner aperitif. Picture it – a sultry Italian evening, a charming tableadorned with charcuterie and cheese, and in your hand, a Figurati. It's aninvitation to an unforgettable soirée of the senses, and it's simplyirresistible.

But wait, darling, there's more. Take it to your next patiohappy hour, and bid adieu to your usual Aperol Spritz. The Figurati might justbe the spark you've been missing, and who knows, you might rekindle your loveaffair with lambrusco along the way.

So, darling, don't fret. Embrace the Figurati, and let itwhisk you away on an Italian escapade filled with flavor, charm, and, ofcourse, a touch of "Don't Worry About It." Cheers, to the cocktailthat dares to be different!

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces lambrusco, chilled1 ounce Cappelletti aperitivo, chilled2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

DIRECTIONS

Add the lambrusco, Cappelletti and Peychaud’s bitters into aChampagne flute, stirring gently to combine.Express the oil from a lemon twist over the glass and placethe twist on the rim to garnish.

GARNISH

Lemon twist