champagne apéritif with rose syrup and lychee purée

 

Valentine’s Day champagne apéritif with rose syrup and lychee purée

makes 5 apéritifs

what you need:

1 bottle very cold champagne (or prosecco)
1 ¼ cup lychee purée  (from fresh or canned lychees)
1 tablespoon rose syrup
granulated sugar (as needed if using fresh lychees)
rose petals (as needed for garnish)

how to:

• Purée. Peel lychees. Dice flesh and remove pits. Place in a blender or food processor with the rose syrup. Purée until smooth. Taste. Add a little sugar to sweeten if necessary.

• Add Champagne.  Pour 2 ounces of the purée into each champagne flute or wine glass. Add 3 ounces of prosecco in each glass.  Mix gently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tags: champagne aperitif, drinks, lychee, mimosa, prosecco, rose syrup, simple champagne recipe

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3 responses to “champagne apéritif with rose syrup and lychee purée”

1. Sally Decarlo says:

   February 15, 2012 at 12:32 pm

   Don’t get me wrong i will never turn down a glass of champagne, this one is especially true. I couldn’t stop drinking these, neither could my husband. Glad we were already home and didn’t need to drive anywhere.

   Reply
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   July 30, 2012 at 12:45 pm

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   July 31, 2012 at 12:13 pm

   […] This place is a classic.  It is also a good place for a late night tea or early evening apéritif. […]

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