Since getting home from Connecticut, Josh and I have been in a whirlwind of busy. I feel like that’s pretty normal for everyone this time of year. There’s work, parties, events, and just day-to-day to-dos. You go about your day and before you know it, a week has flown by.
When life gets like this and time seems like it’s on steroids, Josh and I make it a point to set aside some of that precious time to slow down and savor a moment with each other.
One of our favorite ways to do just that is with a good drink. Josh mixes up the booze while I find a Pandora playlist. And then the best part: we just sit and enjoy. No phones, no interruptions, and no to-dos. During such a magical time of year, this act is pretty magical in and of itself.
A drink that Josh and I have been loving for these moments is the French 75. Adding flavored syrups allow us to put a fun spin on a classic, and using a high quality, craft Prosecco really takes the drink over the top.
If you’re a Prosecco fan and haven’t tried VOVETI yet, you need to. Only 15,000 cases of this delicious, high-quality Prosecco are produced annually. It’s an affordable luxury that’s perfect for any celebration.
Cranberry French 75 Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz cranberry syrup*
- 3 oz Voveti Prosecco
*Cranberry Syrup Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Let simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and strain into a heat-proof container, then set aside to cool.
Cocktail Directions:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lime juice, and cranberry syrup.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for approximately 30 seconds, or until shaker is frosty.
- Strain into a cocktail glass and pour in the Voveti Prosecco.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve!
Time together is a true luxury. This drink really helped us make the most of it!
Questions of the Day: How do you make time for yourself this time of year? Are you a prosecco fan? Would you try this Cranberry French 75?
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So fancy! I must say I was a big fan of this Prosecco 🙂
I love cranberries for the holidays, and anything with sparkling wine is good in my book! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Yes! This is my kind of drink. I Love anything involving cranberries and prosecco! Pinning 🙂
I don’t drink alcohol, but this does look delicious lol. I’m a big fan of cranberry! have you tried the cranberry sprite? It’s so yummy!
I would consider myself a worldly drinker, but I have to admit I have never tried gin before! I do have a bottle just waiting for the right recipe and this one sounds delicious! I had not heard of Voveti before, thanks for the introduction! The holidays are the perfect time for prosecco! xx http://www.celebratingthislife.ca
I love Prosecco! This is definitely a must-try drink for me. Thanks for the recipe!
Gin is my favorite and this is right up my alley. Yum!
The French 75 is one of my faves! It’s a classic! I love your twist on it, the red is so festive for the holidays.