Italian Cheer

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the apricots and remove the pits if necessary; place in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Pour the amaretto and brandy over the fruit and refrigerate for several hours to marinate.
3. 3
   When ready to serve, place a whole apricot along with a teaspoon of the marinating liquid in each of eight chilled flute Champagne glasses.
4. 4
   Pour 3 ounces of Asti spumante into each glass, adding the wine in two stages if necessary to avoid foaming over.
5. 5
   Serve with slices of pannetone, pound cake, or chocolate leaf cookies.