Description
A refreshing and elegant Blackberry Champagne Cocktail featuring a homemade blackberry syrup infused with rosemary, perfect for celebrations or a sophisticated gathering. This sparkling wine cocktail combines the vibrant flavors of fresh blackberries with a hint of herbal aroma, served chilled in champagne flutes.
Ingredients
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For the Blackberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (frozen, thawed also work)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
For the Cocktail
- 750 mL champagne (1 bottle), or any sparkling wine
Instructions
- Make the Blackberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for approximately 15-17 minutes until the blackberries are soft, brightly colored, and a pinkish-purple syrup forms. Cook long enough to create a syrupy consistency essential for the cocktail’s ombre effect.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the blackberries, reserving the syrup in a separate bowl. Set both the syrup and blackberries aside to cool completely before assembling the cocktail.
- Prepare the Glasses: Once cooled, spoon about 4 tablespoons of the prepared blackberry syrup into the bottom of each champagne flute to create a vibrant base layer.
- Add Champagne: Carefully top each flute with chilled champagne or sparkling wine, pouring gently to maintain the layered effect of the syrup and bubbles.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with a few fresh or cooked blackberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary for an aromatic finish. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing cocktail.
Notes
- If fresh blackberries are not available, frozen blackberries thawed overnight work well.
- The syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
- Adjust the amount of syrup per glass to suit your preferred sweetness level.
