When I describe Sunday fundays I often get a quizzical look from the person I’m talking to. Why would you want to do that? It doesn’t sound like much fun to me.

Sunday fundays are not for the weak at heart or the old at mind.

It’s kind of like making the perfect cocktail.

Gather up a group of your wildest and crazy friends (preferably ones who don’t have to work in the morning on Monday; bartenders are a great addition).

Add booze. (Anything and everything will do.)

Shake.

Try not to end the night in the hospital or in jail.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not promoting excessive drinking. In fact, if your group is wild enough you don’t even need the alcohol. It’s just that I work hard and so I play even harder.

A successful night is one that’s full of crazy stories, lots of fun and everyone getting home safely.

But Sunday funday has to start off somewhere, and for me, that usually means a good Bloody Mary or mimosa – especially if Saturday night was a little crazy.

I have several friends who won’t touch Bloody Mary’s and others who won’t touch mimosas.

One of my roommates can’t stand champagne. Another friend says the mix of champagne and OJ is too weak and would much rather suck down a screwdriver.

So I gathered up a group to try bubbles ’n’ blue.

What’s in a bubbles ’n’ blue?

Hpnotiq and champagne. Hpnotiq is a blend of vodka, juice and cognac. It’s something a little stronger and with a little more flavor to cover up the taste of the champagne.

The champagne hater said it was much better than a mimosa, but it was too sweet for the morning. Three out of four of us thought the same thing: This drink was way too sweet for a morning drink.

As a matter of fact, I got a resounding “Yuck” from my friend who prefers screwdrivers.

But one of my friends would have liked it a little sweeter.

This is your drink if you like amaretto or midori sours or if you are big on flavored martinis.

Here’s the recipe:

2 oz. of Hpnotiq

2 oz. of champagne

Mix and pour into a flute.

Now sit back, relax and enjoy your Sunday.

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