Sparkling Limoncello Raspberry Cocktail Food

RASPBERRY BASIL LIMONCELLO COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine the raspberries, basil, lemons and simple syrup in a small pitcher and muddle until the raspberries are mashed. Add the Limoncello and vodka. Let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Put crushed ice into rocks glasses and add some of the raspberry mixture. Fill to the top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon and raspberries and basil sprigs if desired.

SPARKLING LIMONCELLO RASPBERRY COCKTAIL

Steps:

• On a small plate, stir together the sugar and grated lemon zest. Dip a clean finger in the lemon juice and moisten the rim of a Champagne flute or other wine glass. Dip the rim in the sugar mixture to coat.
• In a small bowl or ramekin, using a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, pulverize the raspberries with the limoncello. Transfer the puree to the sugar-rimmed glass. Place a spoonful of crushed ice in the glass, then pour in the sparkling wine. Garnish with the mint leaves or lemon zest strip and serve immediately.

RASPBERRY LEMONCELLO SPARKLING SANGRIA

Steps:

• In a large glass pitcher, mix together the raspberries, lemon zest, lemonade and Lemoncello. Refrigerate for about 2 hours.
• When ready to serve, slowly add the sparkling wine, stir gently.
• Fill glasses with ice cubes and slowly pour sangria over the ice, allowing raspberries to fall into the glasses.