Pluot and Prosecco Fizz

Pluot and Prosecco Fizz
Pluot and Prosecco Fizz
Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine, and cava, a Spanish sparkler, both work well in this pink drink, which is as pretty as it is refreshing.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8
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  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 lemons
  • Carbohydrate 23 g(8%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 1 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 6 mg(0%)
  • Calories 155

Preparation Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil in small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. DO AHEAD: Simple syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Using vegetable peeler, remove lemon peel (yellow part only) lengthwise in eight 1/4- to 1/2-inch-wide strips and set aside. Juice lemons. Place Pluots, 6 tablespoons simple syrup, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in food processor; puree until small flecks of Pluot remain. Strain. Measure 3 tablespoons Pluot puree into each of 8 Champagne glasses. Fill with sparkling wine. Drizzle 2 to 3 drops lemon juice over. Garnish with lemon peel.

Preparation Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil in small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. DO AHEAD: Simple syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Using vegetable peeler, remove lemon peel (yellow part only) lengthwise in eight 1/4- to 1/2-inch-wide strips and set aside. Juice lemons. Place Pluots, 6 tablespoons simple syrup, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in food processor; puree until small flecks of Pluot remain. Strain. Measure 3 tablespoons Pluot puree into each of 8 Champagne glasses. Fill with sparkling wine. Drizzle 2 to 3 drops lemon juice over. Garnish with lemon peel.