Christmas Brunch Signature Cocktail ... Grapefruit and Sage Champagne Cocktails

Make the simple syrup ahead and assembly will be easy. Splurge on the good stuff - after all it’s Christmas.

Grapefruit and Sage Champagne Cocktails

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

For the simple syrup (adjust quantities depending on how many cocktails you are making)

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 bunches of fresh sage leaves

For the Cocktails

• Pink grapefruit juice

• Sage simple syrup

• Angostura bitters

• Ice cubes

• Champagne or other sparkling white wine

• Fresh sage leaves

Directions

1. Make the simple syrup. Combine the sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to simmer and the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the sage and cook for 30 seconds more. Then remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool. Once the simple syrup has cooled to room temperature, remove and discard the sage. Transfer the simple syrup to a clean re-sealable container and store it in your refrigerator until you are ready to use it.

2. Make the cocktails. For a single cocktail, vigorously shake 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) grapefruit juice, 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) of the sage simple syrup, and 2-3 dashes of bitters in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass with fresh ice. Top with about 1/2 cup of champagne. Garnish with fresh sage leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar and strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer.

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Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is a necessary splurge.

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The freshest grapefruit juice will make all the difference. Trader Joe’s has a pretty good one.

Photo and recipe by Floating Kitchen.

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