For the simple syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bright red, 8 to 10 minutes. Straing through a fine sieve and stir in lemon juice.
2
Add 1 oz cranberry simple syrup to a Champagne flute. Fill the rest of the flute with Champagne and garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Fabulous gift for friends and neighbors....make the syrup and add a bottle of Champagne !
- Carol
Dec 23rd 2025
I’ve made this for several years. It is both delicious and looks fabulously Christmas!!
- Dawn
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The Ultimate Champagne Cocktail
PREP TIME5 mins
COOK TIME-
SERVINGS6
INGREDIENTS
1oz
cranberry simple syrup
1
bottle Champagne
12oz
fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1¼cups
sugar
1¼cups
water
1½
fresh lemon juice
1
pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1
For the simple syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bright red, 8 to 10 minutes. Straing through a fine sieve and stir in lemon juice.
2
Add 1 oz cranberry simple syrup to a Champagne flute. Fill the rest of the flute with Champagne and garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
