Christmas Sherbet Fizz

This Christmas Sherbet Fizz cocktail is a perfect pre-dinner champagne drink. With the aromatic flavors of Campari, lemon thyme, and grapefruit, it offers a slightly bitter yet refreshing taste. The recipe involves preparing a flavorful sherbet that adds a unique twist to a classic champagne cocktail, making it an ideal choice for festive gatherings.

Christmas Sherbet Fizz

Aromatic and slightly bitter, this champagne cocktail with Campari, lemon thyme, and grapefruit sherbet is the perfect festive pre-dinner drink.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Martell cognac
  • 0.50 tbsp Campari
  • 0.50 tbsp grapefruit and lemon thyme sherbet (see below)
  • 0.25 tbsp sugar syrup
  • 100ml champagne (or sparkling wine)
  • Fresh lemon thyme sprig for garnish
  • For the grapefruit and lemon thyme sherbet
  • Pared strip of grapefruit zest
  • 1.50 tbsp grapefruit juice
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • Small handful of fresh lemon thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the grapefruit zest, sugar, and lemon thyme, and let it sit for 45 minutes or longer.
  2. Add the grapefruit juice and stir until the sugar dissolves, then strain into a small bowl.
  3. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the cognac, Campari, sherbet, and sugar syrup. Stir well.
  4. Strain the mixture evenly into a champagne coupe or flute.
  5. Top up the glass with champagne or sparkling wine.
  6. Garnish with a fresh sprig of lemon thyme and serve.