Blackberry Champagne Fizz

Festive and fun, this Blackberry Champagne Fizz makes the perfect accompaniment to Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour hangouts, and all things New Year’s Eve!

Yields:

1 Drink

Ingredients:

FOR THE COCKTAIL:

5-6 oz Sparkling Wine

¾ oz Blackberry Syrup

1 dash Angostura Bitters

Garnish: Blackberries and a sprig of rosemary

FOR THE SYRUP:

2 cups Fresh Blackberries

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Water

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions:

FOR THE COCKTAIL:

Add the blackberry syrup to the bottom of a glass. Top with Champagne and bitters, give a gentle stir and garnish.

FOR THE SYRUP:

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often until the sugar has dissolved. Add the blackberries and bring the mixture to a boil. Mash the berries to release all of their juices and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for another 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and then stir in the lemon juice.

Blackberry Champagne Fizz

Festive and fun, this Blackberry Champagne Fizz makes the perfect accompaniment to Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour hangouts, and all things New Year’s Eve!

yields:

1 Drink

Ingredients:

FOR THE COCKTAIL:

5-6 oz Sparkling Wine

¾ oz Blackberry Syrup

1 dash Angostura Bitters

Garnish: Blackberries and a sprig of rosemary

FOR THE SYRUP:

2 cups Fresh Blackberries

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Water

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions:

FOR THE COCKTAIL:

Add the blackberry syrup to the bottom of a glass. Top with Champagne and bitters, give a gentle stir and garnish.

FOR THE SYRUP:

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often until the sugar has dissolved. Add the blackberries and bring the mixture to a boil. Mash the berries to release all of their juices and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for another 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and then stir in the lemon juice.