Crimson Recipes

CRIMSON DRINK

Steps:

• To prepare:.
• Combine all ingredients except lemon juice and wine in a sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
• Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
• Transfer to a glass container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to one week.
• When ready to serve:.
• Strain out lemon peel and sage leaves.
• In a glass with ice, combine equal parts drink and wine (or club soda).
• Serve with a fresh sage leaf, if desired.

PARIS'S CRIMSON CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• For cranberry syrup
• In a medium saucepan, boil the cranberry juice cocktail, the ginger, the cinnamon stick, and the star anise for half an hour or until reduced to 1 cup. Let cool.
• For cocktail
• Fill a Champagne flute half-full with Champagne and add the brandy. Add 1 ounce Brandy-Cranberry Syrup and mix. Garnish with fresh cranberry.