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Champagne and Sorbet Float

Champagne and Sorbet Float
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Ingredients (7)

For the lavender simple syrup:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lavender

For the drink:

  • 1 small scoop raspberry sorbetto
  • 2 teaspoons lavender simple syrup
  • Chilled sparkling wine
  • Lavender sprig, for garnishing
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A drink inspired by Elizabeth McCord from the CBS series Madam Secretary, this combines aromatic lavender syrup, raspberry sorbetto, and sparkling wine. It’s the perfect cocktail for an elegant afternoon party, brunch buffet, or to mark an occasion (think Mother’s Day, Easter, graduation, a birthday or anniversary…). Feel free to swap out the sorbetto flavor—try peach, strawberry, or plum. Serve this drink in a classic wide-mouth coupe glass, traditional for Champagne.

For more, check out our French 75, Champagne Cocktail, and The Academy Sparkler. Learn how to open a Champagne bottle too.

by Coreen Carroll
  • What to buy

    Schott Zwiesel Air Coupe Glasses,$18 - $108 at Sur La Table

    Sip Champagne and serve sophisticated desserts in these heirloom-quality coupe glasses, which happen to be dishwasher-safe, and can be purchased individually or in sets of six.

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Instructions

To make the lavender simple syrup:
  1. 1Place sugar, water, and lavender in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved and syrup is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. 2Transfer syrup to a container with a tightfitting lid, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the drink:

  1. 1Drop a scoop of the sorbetto in a chilled coupe glass. Add the lavender simple syrup.
  2. 2Pour enough sparkling wine over the sorbetto to fill the glass. Garnish with lavender and serve.
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