Grapefruit Sparkler

By mollydahma

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 8 whole star anise
• 6 cups ruby-red grapefruit juice, chilled
• 1/3 cup Campari
• 2 cups champagne or sparkling wine, chilled

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water with the sugar and star anise; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove pan from heat; let cool completely.

Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a measuring cup (to yield 1 cup); discard star anise. Cover syrup with plastic wrap, and chill.

In a large pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, Campari, and chilled syrup. Divide among eight glasses; top with Champagne. Serve immediately.