Citrus Cordial Sparkler
Updated December 6, 2024
Can you believe it’s almost 2014? What happened?! Growing up, I’m pretty sure I thought that by the time 2014 rolled around we’d all be racing around in our flying cars, à la the Jetsons. Instead, my broken-down ’94 Civic is rusting away in my driveway, collecting spiderwebs. So much for the future. But, despite my car troubles, I have to say it’s been a fabulous year. Mixing up drinks together has been a blast. Thank you so much for visiting the site; for your comments, pins, and other kind words; for making the recipes and sharing them with your loved ones. It means the world to us. I wanted to finish off the year with something simple, seasonal, and festive! These citrus cordials are a perfect match for a little bubbly water or sparkling wine. So whether you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, or just laying low like me, you’ll certainly be celebrating in style!
Citrus Coordial Sparkler
Whether you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, or just laying low, you’ll be celebrating in style with this festive drink recipe.
Serving size: 1 cocktail**
Ingredients:
- 4 oz dry sparkling wine (or sparkling water)
- 1/2 oz citrus cordial
Citrus Cordial:
Cocktail
- 1/2 cup blood orange, Cara Cara orange, or grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup fine baker’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon citrus zest
Instructions
Citrus Cordial
- Wash and dry your citrus. Using a microplane, zest the citrus and set aside.
- Cut the citrus in half, juice, and then add juice to a small saucepan.
- Stir in sugar and cook over medium heat just until sugar is combined. As soon as sugar dissolves, remove from heat. Add the zest and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp and zest.
Cocktail
- Add the cordial to the bottom of your champagne flute.
- Top with sparkling wine, or bubbly water for a non alcoholic drink. Garnish with a twist of citrus peel and serve.
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