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A glass of Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Cocktail

Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Cocktail

Meg van der Kruik
This wine cocktail recipe pairs the flavors of jammy roasted grapes, woodsy rosemary, and bright fresh lemon with crisp sparkling wine.
4 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 314 kcal

Equipment

  • A cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon

Ingredients
 
 

For the rosemary simple syrup

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 or 2 sprigs of rosemary

For the roasted grapes

  • 2 cups red seedless table grapes removed from their stems
  • 1 large sprig rosemary broken in half
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

To make the wine cocktail

  • 8-10 roasted grapes
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • 2 ounces rosemary simple syrup
  • California sparkling wine
  • ice
  • optional garnishes: lemon wedge, whole roasted grapes, sprigs of rosemary

Instructions
 

To make the simple syrup:

  • Combine the water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is clear.
  • Increase the heat to a heavy simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to cool begfore using.

To make the roasted grapes:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Toss the grapes and rosemary with the olive oil on a sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes until the grapes are just starting to burst. Allow to cool slightly before making a cocktail.

To assemble a Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Cocktail

  • Squeeze a lemon wedge into the bottom of a stemless wine glass then drop the wedge into the glass. Add roasted grapes to the glass. Use a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon handle to crush the grapes into the lemon. Continue to muddle until all of the grapes are crushed.
  • Add 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup to the glass and stir to combine.
  • Fill the glass with ice and pour in sparkling wine until glass is full. Give a final stir to combine all of the ingredients then garnish with a wedge of lemon, whole roasted grapes, and a rosemary sprig if desired. Serve immediately.

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Notes

You should have some extra grapes and simple syrup leftover to make additional wine cocktails. Store any unused ingredients in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 2gSugar: 74gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword red grapes, roasted grapes, rosemary, sparkling wine, table grapes, wine cocktail
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