December 23, 2021
Juniper Champagne Cocktail
Juniper Champagne Cocktail
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Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Ingredients
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup juniper berries, crushed
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1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
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Unsprayed pine sprigs, for serving
Directions
Bring sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and juniper berries to a simmer in a pot, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 1 week.
For each cocktail, combine 3 tablespoons juniper syrup with 1/2 cup sparkling wine in a glass. Garnish with a pine sprig; serve immediately.