Ingredients:

  • 2 oz chilled cranberry juice
  • 4 oz chilled Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 4 fresh cranberries
  • 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 thin slice orange

Instructions:

  1. Place granulated sugar on a small plate. Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled flute, then dip the glass upside down into the sugar and rotate slowly to create a consistent crust.
  2. Pour the chilled cranberry juice into the bottom of the glass.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract to ensure the flavoring is fully integrated before adding the sparkling wine.
  4. Slowly tilt the glass and pour the chilled sparkling wine down the side of the flute to preserve carbonation.
  5. Use a stirrer to gently lift the juice from the bottom once; do not stir vigorously. Wait until you see a soft swirl of red and gold.
  6. Drop in the 4 fresh cranberries. They should bob near the top or float mid drink.
  7. Tuck the rosemary sprig into the side of the glass.
  8. Slide the thin orange slice onto the rim or float it on top.