These bright and beautiful cocktails lend an air of festivity to any occasion. If store-bought beet juice isn’t available, purée canned beets in a blender until smooth then strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Use extra syrup to glaze your holiday ham or drizzle over roasted veggies. Watch our how-to video.
Special Diets:
Method
In a small saucepan, combine sage, honey and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook, stirring frequently, until honey is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature.
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer refrigerate until cold before using.
Makes about 1/2 cup syrup.
Syrup can be made in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Pour 1 tablespoon syrup into each of 2 sparkling wine glasses or other small glasses.
Divide beet juice and sparkling wine between the glasses and serve.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
130
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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