Snow Banks Sparkling-Wine Cocktail

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In this simple sparkling-wine cocktail, lemon juice and simple syrup make a tart-and-sweet bubbly drink. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2014

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Ingredients

Simple Syrup
Cocktail

Directions

  • To prepare simple syrup: Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

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  • To prepare an individual cocktail: Combine 1/2 ounce of the simple syrup and lemon juice in a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the Simple Syrup (Step 1) for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 fl oz
Per Serving:
126 calories; total fatg; saturated fatg; cholesterolmg; sodium 1mg; potassium 16mg; carbohydrates 11.1g 4% DV; fiber 0.1g; sugar 9g; protein 0.4g 1% DV; exchange other carbs 1; vitamin a iu 1IU; vitamin c 6mg; folate 3mcg; calcium 1mg; ironmg; magnesium 1mg; thiaminmg; added sugar 8g.
Exchanges:

1/2 other carbohydrate, 2 fats

Reviews (2)

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2 Ratings
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
12/17/2015
Very festive! It tastes like a light French75! Pros: presentation Read More
Liz Gentile McKay
Rating: 4 stars
12/16/2015
Great if you get the lemon juice right Made a few of these for a holiday party - everyone loved them. It is easy to overdo it with the lemon juice and sugar syrup though - be sure to stick with the amounts specified. Pros: Light and easy to make Read More
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