Ruby Thyme Spritzers

Name: Ruby Thyme Spritzers
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1 jigger) ruby red grapefruit juice (without pulp); 1/4 cup (1 jigger) prosecco; fresh thyme leaves for garnish; thin wedge of grapefruit for garnish; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1 cup water; 10 sprigs of fresh thyme

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1 jigger) ruby red grapefruit juice (without pulp)
1/4 cup (1 jigger) prosecco
fresh thyme leaves for garnish
thin wedge of grapefruit for garnish
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cup water
10 sprigs of fresh thyme

Directions

1

Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, honey and water. Heat over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Tie the thyme sprigs together with a piece of kitchen string. Submerge the thyme in the still hot simple syrup and steep for 30 minutes. Remove the thyme and discard. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any thyme leaves or other particles. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
2

For each cocktail Into a champagne flute combine simple syrup, grapefruit juice and chilled prosecco. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit and fresh thyme. Serve. Notes I used 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup, but if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add two tablespoons.