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Sparkling Citrus Cocktail

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 small organic oranges, sliced 5mm thick
  • ½ cup  water
  • ½  cup  cane sugar
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) of champagne or sparkling wine

Instructions

  • Heat medium sized sauce pan over low heat, add water and sugar and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add orange slices to the pan and place piece of parchment paper on top of orange slices. Place cover on the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes under low heat. When orange slices become soft, turn off heat and set aside to cool.
  • Add ¼ oz of orange syrup and 4 oz of bubbly to a cocktail glass or champagne flute.
  • Add slice of candied orange and serve.