Crack open the right bubbly

With valentines Day falling on a Tuesday this year it feels like a little more effort is required mid-week than if it was at a weekend. You needn't go to the lengths of cooking a 3 course meal unless you want to. Choosing a nice bottle off bubbly to accompany your normal mid-week meal along with a few candles can be just the ticket for you both to make your own dessert  oh la la! 
Chosing the right bubbly for your valentines meal
Bubbly doesn't mean you need to fork out for some rather expensive Champagne either. Oh no! There are other options out there that don't cost the earth and are rather tasty to boot such as Cava and Prosecco.
What is Prosecco?
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine. The name Prosecco can only be used if teh wine is made from white Prosecco (Glera) grapes that come from the Valdobbiadene/Conegliano region of Italy.There are two types: spumante and frizzante.
How do I keep bubbles in my opened Prosecco?
Prosecco may not keep as well as Champagne once opened. If kept overnight, use an air tight stopper - a teaspoon set into the bottle won't work.
What is Cava?
Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine. It's called Cava after the cellars in which it's produced.
Champagne cocktail ideas
Add fresh peach juice to Prosecco for the perfect Bellini, or add a measure of Creme de Cassis for Kir Royale.
Prosecco doesn't keep as well as Champagne but don't let that stop you from opening a bottle for the two of you. You can always use some to make yummy champagne cupcakes.
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