Champagne Bourbon Cocktail

By á-174535

The smokiness of bourbon plays against the effervescent champagne and aromatic sweetness of vanilla bean in this delightful drink.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
• Bourbon, such as Woodford Reserve
• Prosecco or sparkling wine, chilled

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the sugar, water, bean and seeds in small pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then discard the vanilla bean.

Add 1 shot of bourbon and 2 tablespoons vanilla bean syrup to a chilled champagne flute. Fill to the top with sparkling wine, and serve.