Cooking Corner: Roasted Grape & Rosemary Wine Spritzer

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On Monday, our friend Heather Berryhill shared how to do an easy and delicious Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Spritzer for your next party.

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ROASTED GRAPE & ROSEMARY WINE SPRITZER

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