Cranberry Thyme Sparkler with Elderflower

Cranberry Thyme Sparkler with Elderflower

Tart cranberry juice meets floral elderflower liqueur in a bubbly, herb-flecked sipper.

Total 25 min Makes 1 serving Calories 165/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free

This sparkler layers tart cranberry juice with floral elderflower liqueur and a hint of fresh thyme, finished with chilled sparkling wine or club soda for effervescence. A quick thyme-infused simple syrup rounds out the tartness, making it a fitting choice for holiday gatherings or a festive brunch. Serve over ice in a tall glass with a sprig of thyme and a few fresh cranberries for garnish.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 3/4 ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce thyme simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3 ounces chilled sparkling wine
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, for garnish
  • 4 fresh cranberries, for garnish

Method

  1. Make the thyme simple syrup: in a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Remove the syrup from heat and let the thyme steep until the syrup cools to room temperature, then strain out the thyme sprigs.

  3. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.

  4. Pour the cranberry juice, elderflower liqueur, cooled thyme simple syrup, and lemon juice over the ice.

  5. Stir gently to combine, then top with chilled sparkling wine.

  6. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and a few fresh cranberries, then serve immediately.

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    Cranberry Thyme Sparkler with Elderflower

    This sparkler layers tart cranberry juice with floral elderflower liqueur and a hint of fresh thyme, finished with chilled sparkling wine or club soda for effervescence. A quick thyme-infused simple syrup rounds out the tartness, making it a fitting choice for holiday gatherings or a festive brunch. Serve over ice in a tall glass with a sprig of thyme and a few fresh cranberries for garnish.

    25 min 1 serving 165 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces cranberry juice
    • 3/4 ounce elderflower liqueur
    • 1/2 ounce thyme simple syrup
    • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 3 ounces chilled sparkling wine
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 sprig fresh thyme, for garnish
    • 4 fresh cranberries, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Make the thyme simple syrup: in a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    2. 2

      Remove the syrup from heat and let the thyme steep until the syrup cools to room temperature, then strain out the thyme sprigs.

    3. 3

      Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.

    4. 4

      Pour the cranberry juice, elderflower liqueur, cooled thyme simple syrup, and lemon juice over the ice.

    5. 5

      Stir gently to combine, then top with chilled sparkling wine.

    6. 6

      Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and a few fresh cranberries, then serve immediately.