The Sun Also Rises Cocktail

By barbie24

Calories: 168; Fat: 0.0g; Protein: 0.1g; Carbs: 13.1g; Fiber: 0.1g; Cholesterol: 0.0mg; Iron: 0.0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Calcium: 2mg

* Serving size: 1 glass

Ingredients

• Simple syrup:
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• Cocktail:
• 3 ounces prosecco or other dry sparkling wine
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Plymouth Sloe Gin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons absinthe
• 3 drops Peychaud's bitters

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare simple syrup, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves; cool.

2. To prepare the cocktail, pour 3 ounces sparkling wine into a Champagne flute. Combine sloe gin, juice, and absinthe in a martini shaker with ice. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup; reserve remaining simple syrup for another use. Shake. Strain into flute; top with bitters.