Honeyed Beet Sparklers
Serves 2
Time 1 hr 10 min
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.
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Ingredients
- 20 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup beet juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup sparkling white wine, chilled
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:
Per serving: 130 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 23g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 20 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup beet juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup sparkling white wine, chilled