Rum Fizzy Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup orange-ginger simple syrup (recipe follows)
• 16 oz unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
• 10 oz white rum
• 16 oz chilled dry sparkling wine
• Cranberries for garnish, whole or halved
• Orange-Ginger Simple Syrup:
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. Combine the orange zest, grated ginger, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 7 minutes. Let cool to room temperature then strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids.
2. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use, up to 1 week.
3. In a pitcher or quart jar, stir together the orange-ginger syrup, cranberry juice, and rum. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 5 days.
4. To serve, pour spiced cranberry mixture into coupe glasses and top with a few tablespoons sparkling wine. Stir once and garnish with a few thinly sliced fresh cranberries.