Imagine, marrying the flavors of roasted grapes and rosemary and turning it into the tastiest cocktail. This Roasted Grape and Rosemary Wine Spritzer will leave you wondering, how can a cocktail get any more flavorful? A MUST TRY!
ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Sprigs Rosemary
ROASTED GRAPES
2 cups Red Seedless Table Grapes
1 Sprig Rosemary
1/2 tsp Olive Oil
OTHER INGREDIENTS
4 oz Sparkling Wine
1 Rosemary Sprig for Garnish
1/2 Lemon for Garnish
SIMPLE SYRUP DIRECTIONS
Combine the water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is clear.
Increase the heat to a heavy simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool before using.
ROASTED GRAPES DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Toss the grapes and rosemary with the olive oil on a sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes until the grapes are just starting to burst. Allow to cool slightly before making a cocktail.
COCKTAIL ASSEMBLY
Squeeze lemon wedge into the bottom of a stemless wine glass then drop the wedge into the glass. Add 8-10 roasted grapes to the glass. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to crush the grapes into the lemon. Continue to muddle until all of the grapes are crushed.
Add 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup to the glass and stir to combine.
Fill the glass with ice and pour in sparkling wine until glass is full. Give a final stir to combine all of the ingredients then garnish with a wedge of lemon, whole un-roasted grapes, and a rosemary sprig if desired. Serve immediately.
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 2
