This Sparkling Blackberry Tea Cocktail combines tea, blackberries, sparkling wine and dry vermouth for a festive sparkling cocktail that’s perfect for holiday parties.
Steep tea sachets in water just off a boil for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
Blackberry Simple Syrup:
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium until the sugar dissolves. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the blackberries and increase the heat to medium-high.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Allow the syrup to cool, covered, for at least 20 minutes.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Discard the berries. The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for about 6 months.
Cocktail:
In an ice filled wine glass, add all ingredients except sparkling wine. Stir to combine.
Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a sage leaf and blackberry.