Ruby Spice Bubbles
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground dry ginger
3 tablespoons water
4 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled
1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling white wine, chilled
Brandied or candied cherries
In a microwave-safe bowl or glass, combine the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and water. Stir well, then microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled spice syrup with the cranberry juice. Shake to combine, then divide between 4 cocktail flutes or coupe glasses. Top each with sparkling wine and add 1 cherry to each.
Serves four.
Alison Ladman for The Associated Press
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