RASPBERRY AND LIME BRUNCH COCKTAIL

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Raspberry and Lime Brunch Cocktail image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     beverage

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
3/4 cup superfine sugar, divided
A couple sprigs mint, stemmed and washed
3 pints fresh raspberries, divided
1/4 cup lime juice
1 bottle chilled Champagne

Steps:

  • In a small pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat, and add 1/2 cup of the sugar. Shut off the heat, add the mint leaves and set aside to cool. Once you can smell the mint, after about 2 to 3 minutes, strain and set aside. Discard mint leaves.
  • In a large pitcher, combine and muddle 2 pints raspberries with 1/4 cup of the sugar and the lime juice. Stir to blend with a spoon, crushing the raspberries Add the mint simple syrup and refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, remove the pitcher from the refrigerator. Top off with Champagne and pour into champagne flutes. Garnish with remaining raspberries and serve.

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