Springtime is here and it is the season for hosting a
brunch. What does every brunch need? A bubbly cocktail of course!
We are huge fans of the traditional mimosas, bellinis or just drinking
chilled Cava. However, sometimes you need to have something new. Try this
take on a breakfast cocktail.
Sage Simple Syrup
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Cane
Sugar
Handful of Fresh
Sage Leaves
Bring water to a
boil and stir in sugar. Boil for a couple of minutes stirring until sugar is
completely dissolved. Add the sage leaves and boil for a minute or two
more depending on how strong you want the sage flavor. Strain out the leaves
and chill the syrup.
For the best flavor squeeze fresh Ruby Red grapefruits and use a sparkling wine that could be enjoyed on its own. We love LaGranja's Cava.
To Mix
Add 1 ounce good
vodka and 1/2 to 1 ounce of the sage syrup to a champagne flute and stir. The
amount of syrup will vary with how sweet you like your cocktail and how tart
the grapefruits are.
Top, VERY
SLOWLY, with chilled sparkling wine. Slow is the key here and do not
stir once the wine has been added or a bubbly mess will occur.
Garnish with
fresh sage leaves.
Enjoy!
A friendly warning:
The vodka added makes these even more dangerous than
normal sparkling wine cocktails so be a good host and provide a nice sunny spot
for your guests to nap after the party!
