Sparkling Cranberry Cocktails

1. 1

   Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Boil syrup 30 seconds; set aside 18 cranberries, add remaining cranberries to syrup, and cook an additional 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Cover and remove from heat; let cranberries steep 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain cranberry syrup, reserving berries for another use.

5. 5

   Transfer syrup to a glass cruet with stopper, and chill at least 1 hour. (Syrup will keep, chilled in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.).

6. 6

   Place 3 cranberries and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup in the bottom of each champagne glass.

7. 7

   Top with chilled sparkling white wine, and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.