Cranberry & Lemon Thyme French 75

     Bubbles at Christmas are a must!  Then, when you think of adding brandy or cognac and a tart sweet cranberry simple syrup with an herbal punch at the end, you’ve got your self one hell of a French 75.  I will admit, while shooting these I may have had to drink the little glasses before refilling them for each shot!  I teamed up with QFC to make this sweet recipe, and I’ll be participating in their #CHEERFULCHALLENGE all month long!

Cranberry & Lemon Thyme French 75

makes 2 cocktails

2 cups champagne

1/2 cup cranberry and lemon thyme simple syrup

2 shots brandy

     To prepare the simple syrup, simply combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 3 sprigs of lemon thyme in a medium-sized sauce pan.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries begin to fall apart.  Pass the syrup through a strainer and set syrup aside to cool. 

     To assemble the cocktails, distribute the ingredients evenly between the glasses. Enjoy!