Royal Blush

Name: Royal Blush
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cherry puree (note: recipe below makes 3/4 cup); 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) vodka; 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce); 5 fresh mint leaves; 1 cup ice cubes; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, chilled

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cherry puree (note: recipe below makes 3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) vodka
1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce)
5 fresh mint leaves
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup (2 ounces) dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, chilled

Directions

1

In a bowl, puree frozen cherries or all-fruit spread with water. In general: 1 cup of frozen cherries (6 ounces) pureed with 2 tablespoons of water makes approximately 3/4 cup puree. To make puree using all-fruit spread, combine 3/4 cup spread with 3/4 cup water. Any extra can be used to make smoothies or sauce for ice cream.
2

Transfer puree to chilled martini glass. In chilled cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Tear mint leaves in half and add to shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Slowly strain into martini glass without disturbing puree, then top with sparkling wine and serve.