Name: Ruby Champagne Cocktail
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 Ruby Red pink grapefruits; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 750-ml bottle brut Champagne, well chilled

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Ruby Champagne CocktailScott Peterson

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Ruby Red pink grapefruits

1/4 cup sugar

1 750-ml bottle brut Champagne, well chilled

Preparation

Step 1
Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from 1 grapefruit; place in bowl. Cut both grapefruits in half; squeeze enough juice to measure 3/4 cup. Mix juice and sugar in bowl with peel. Let stand 5 minutes. Strain into small bowl, pressing on solids.
Step 2
Pour 2 tablespoons syrup into each of four 6-ounce flutes. Fill each with 2/3 cup Champagne.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Grapefruit Citrus Fruit Brunch No-Cook New Years Bon Appétit

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