Name: Raspberry Champagne Cocktail
Yield: 8 Servings
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

Recipe information

Yield
<p>8 Servings</p>

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

Preparation

Step 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.)
Step 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.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Brandy Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Raspberry Berry Fruit No-Cook Bon Appétit

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