Christmas Thyme Bubbly

This Christmas Thyme Bubbly is a delightful pre-dinner champagne cocktail with a perfect balance of aromatic Campari, citrusy grapefruit, and refreshing lemon thyme. It's slightly bitter, making it a sophisticated and festive drink. The combination of Martell cognac, Campari, and the homemade grapefruit and lemon thyme sherbet creates a unique and vibrant flavor profile that is sure to impress your guests. The finishing touch of champagne adds a touch of elegance to this delightful holiday drink.

Christmas Thyme Bubbly

Aromatic and slightly bitter, this Christmas Thyme Bubbly is a delightful pre-dinner champagne cocktail with Martell cognac, Campari, and a homemade grapefruit and lemon thyme sherbet.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Martell cognac
  • 0.50 tbsp Campari
  • 0.50 tbsp grapefruit and lemon thyme sherbet
  • 0.25 tbsp sugar syrup
  • 100ml champagne (or sparkling wine)
  • Fresh lemon thyme sprigs to garnish
  • For the grapefruit and lemon thyme sherbet
  • Pared strip grapefruit zest, plus 0.50 tbsp juice
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • Small handful fresh lemon thyme sprigs, plus extra to serve

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the grapefruit zest, sugar, and lemon thyme, cover, and set aside for 45 minutes or longer.
  2. Add the grapefruit juice and stir until the sugar dissolves, then strain into a small bowl.
  3. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the cognac, Campari, sherbet, and sugar syrup, and stir well.
  4. Strain the mixture evenly into a champagne coupe or flute.
  5. Top up the glass with champagne or sparkling wine.
  6. Garnish with fresh sprigs of lemon thyme and serve.