Makes 8 servings
Cranberry Simple Syrup:
½ c. unsweetened cranberry juice
½ c. sugar
Cranberry Bellinis:
2 c. unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled
1 750 ml bottle of prosecco, sparkling wine or sparkling water
Frozen cranberries and fresh lime slices, for garnish
Combine the cranberry juice and simple syrup in a small saucepan, and simmer over medium-low heat until all the sugar dissolves, set aside to cool.
In champagne flutes, pour 2 t. cranberry simple syrup in the bottom of the glass. Top with 2 oz. cranberry juice, then 4 oz. prosecco, sparkling wine or sparkling water. Garnish with frozen cranberries and a lime slice.
This recipe series was made possible through the support of Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, the member-operated trade association for the Massachusetts cranberry industry. one of the oldest farmer organizations in the country.
Recipe series Developer/Writer/Photographer Michelle McGrath is the founder of McGrath PR | Media Relations, providing visibility to the arts and culture sector, non-profits, agricultural and small business industries. mcgrathpr.com
