It's New Year's Eve and there is only one acceptable beverage to have in your hand when the clock strikes midnight. Bubbly!

Let's get one thing straight; real, actual Champagne from the Champagne region of France, which starts around $35 per bottle, is encouraged, but not essential tonight. If you need proof, read about or latest blind bubbly tasting experiment.

The NV Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco is a classy and elegant bubbly from Italy. With a light, yeastiness, reminiscent of Champagnes this sparkling delivers crisp and clean fruit flavors. Plus, didn't the DOW drop like a million points this year? This bottle is the way to save some coin without sacrificing an ounce of quality.

Looking for other options? Consult our '100 Wines for the Holidays' guide where we've picked a dozen delicious bottles of bubbly for NYE.