Raspberry Champagne Cocktail |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur |
1/4 cup cognac or other brandy |
8 sugar cubes |
1 750-ml bottled chilled brut champagne |
fresh raspberries |
lemon peel strips |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 baskets raspberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Mash berries lightly with fork. Let stand 15 minutes. Mix in liqueur and brandy. Pour into jar. Cover and let stand in dark cupboard 3 days. Strain raspberry mixture, pressing on solids with spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. (Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.)
2. Place 1 sugar cube in each of eight 6-ounce champagne flutes. Pour 2 tablespoons raspberry mixture over each sugar cube. Pour champagne over to fill glasses. Garnish each with raspberries and lemon peel.
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