French 22

Award season is here.


This is perfect for watching your favorite award show, brunch or anytime.


1 bottle sparkling wine

8 fresh or frozen blackberries   

4 - 6 oz. gin 

1 tsp. each: sugar, fresh lemon juice


In a small jar combine gin and blackberries. Place lid on jar and shake for a few seconds.

Place jar in refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Place 4 clean champagne glasses in freezer for a few minutes to chill.


To serve:


Remove glasses from freezer.

Place lemon juice and sugar in bottom of glasses.

Pour gin through a strainer into glasses. 

Top off gin with sparkling wine. 

Garnish glasses with a blackberry.


Serves 4.










 









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