Name: Blackberry Herb Cocktail
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blackberries; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 2/3 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine), chilled; Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs and blackberries

Cooks' notes:

This recipe makes more syrup than you'll need for 6 drinks. Use additional for extra cocktails or stir it into sparkling water or lemonade for delicious nonalcoholic drinks. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blackberries

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

2/3 cup water

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine), chilled

Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs and blackberries

Preparation

Step 1
Simmer blackberries, sugar, water, and rosemary in a small heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by about two thirds, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Pour into a very fine sieve set over a glass measure and let stand 5 minutes (there will be about 1/3 cup). Discard solids (do not press on them). Chill syrup, covered, until cold.
Step 3
Divide Prosecco among 6 small flutes, then pour 1 1/2 teaspoons syrup into each drink.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Prosecco Sparkling Wine Wine Blackberry Berry Fruit Rosemary Herbs & Spices Easy Simmer Summer Gourmet

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