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1999 Cocktail

1999 Cocktail
Prep Time
3 min
Yields
1 serving

The 1999 is an easy, effervescent sparkling cocktail for last-minute holiday guests. It is a variation on the classic French 75 adding floral and citrus notes with Lillet and jewel-like pomegranate seeds.

Courtesy of Jackie Kai Ellis.

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ingredients

1999

1
oz Lillet
½
oz lemon juice
½
tsp Simple Syrup (see recipe)
sparkling wine
lemon peel

Simple Syrup

1
cup sugar
1
cup water
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directions

Step 1

Combine Lillet, lemon juice and simple syrup in a champagne flute or coupe.

Step 2

Top with sparkling wine. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Rub a lemon peel around the rim of the glass.

Step 4

Garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Step 5

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over high heat.

Step 6

Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved completely.

Step 7

Allow to cool.

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