Sosie Bacon, daughter of famed actor Kevin Bacon, was chosen to be Miss Golden Globe and honored recently at a luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Even at the age of 21, Sosie Bacon has acted in a number of things including her father’s movie “Loverboy”, and her Mother’s TV show “The Closer”. Miss Golden Globe is selected from among a list of potentials from notable families and helps hand out awards during the ceremony, which Bacon performed beautifully on the big night. Check out this featured recipe to make your own awards night drinks that are sure to win over your guests.

Moet Golden Night

Made to celebrate the glamour and glitz of the awards season, Moet Golden Night is a decidedly sophisticated cocktail of cardamom syrup, pear brandy, and Moet & Chandon Imperial Burt Champagne/ Garnished with a “fan” of fresh pear slices, this cocktail is the perfect sipper to toast the festivities.

Makes: 6 Cocktails.
Total Time: 25 min

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup unrefined granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
20 whole cardamom pods, crushed using the back of a knife or mortar and pestle
1/4 cup pear brandy
1 (750 ml) chilled Moet & Chandon Imperial Burt Champagne
2 small ripe Forelle or Seckle pears, for garnish

Directions:
Combine sugar, water and cardamom and reduce into a simple syrup. Let cool. Strain and add pear bandy, stir to combine. Add 4oz chilled champagne to each glass and garnish with pear slice.