Something sparkling is always a perfect way to ring in the holidays. This simple Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup turns sweet Spanish Cava into a celebration, as well as can be used to flavor non-alcoholic sparklers such as Ginger Ale for those you choose to join the festivities but not imbibe.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 12 minutesminutes
Total Time 27 minutesminutes
Servings 11/4 cup Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup (about 20 cocktail servings)
8ounce(dry weight) Cranberries (approximately 2 cups; I use organic)
1cupFine Sugar
2large Navel Oranges
1teaspoonOrange zest, in larger strips using a paring knife or produce peeler
Ingredients for Sparkling Cranberry-Orange Cava cocktail:
1bottle Spanish Cava(I used Freixenet Sweet Cuvee)
Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup
Instructions
Instructions for making Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup:
Squeeze the juice from the two oranges into a clear I cup liquid measuring cup. Add water to make a total liquid amount of 1 cup.
In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange/water, sugar and orange peel. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring periodically until cranberries burst and mixture fully combines; about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Allow to cool fully and strain through the fine mesh strainer again.
Will keep in a sealed, glass container for up to 2 weeks.
Instructions to make Sparkling Cranberry-Orange Cava cocktail:
In a champagne flute, pour 1 tablespoon of the Cranberry-Orange Simple Syrup. Fill glass with cava and stir to fully combine.