Papaya Jack

Use honey syrup made with 3 parts honey to 1 part water by weight for its listed portion.

Chill a champagne flute in advance to ensure a crisp serving temperature.

Prepare an orange zest twist for garnish, setting it aside until needed.

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Tennessee whiskey, papaya juice, honey syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and orange bitters.

Shake the mixture vigorously to blend and chill the ingredients.

Fine strain the shaken cocktail into the pre-chilled champagne flute.

Top with brut champagne or sparkling wine, and gently stir to integrate. Alternatively, pour half of the sparkling wine into the glass before straining the cocktail to minimize foaming and eliminate the need for stirring.

Express the orange zest twist over the drink to release its aromatic oils, then use it as a garnish.