Hello 2016! …and Cranberry Orange Prosecco Cocktail

The end of another year… and Hello 2016!

Thank you for coming to visit White Gunpowder and staying in contact with us. We are looking forward to the new year.  There are plans in place with plenty of room for new opportunities and wonderful surprises as we go forward.

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Simple gift wrapping Bubbly for the new year with 2016 labels.

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To celebrate this festive occasion, sparkling cocktail drinks will be a perfect start. Cranberry Orange Prosecco cocktail is bubbly, sweet, tart and with a hint of citrus.

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Ingredients

Cranberry Orange Syrup
1   cup fresh whole cranberries
1   cup sugar
¼  cup water
1   orange, reserve orange rind with pith removed and juice

Cocktail
1 bottle of prosecco or champagne
orange rind cut into thin strips for garnish

Instructions

1.  In a small saucepan combine cranberries, water and sugar, heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and cranberries begin to pop {but still retain their shapes} and produce some juice, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat, add orange juice and rind, and gently stir together. Cover with a lid and let it cool to room temperature.

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2.  Discard orange rind and store the cranberry mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to be used.

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3.   To serve, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of syrup to each glass.  Top with prosecco/champagne and garnish with an orange twist.

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enjoy!

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Wishing you a happy and blessed New Year!

Posted by Bill & Kay