Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Christmas in a Glass


1 bottle Prosecco, or other sparkling dry white wine, well chilled

1 bottle of cranberry flavored syrup

Pour the Prosecco into glasses. Add a capful of the syrup to each glass of the Prosecco, to taste.

As an alternative...pour a couple of shots of cranberry into a bottle of Prosecco, add a straw and carry on your merry *hic* way!


I love the simplicity of this drink - there is a reason why a kir royale always hits the spot - who needs more than two ingredients in glass?

In a time when it is so easy to get carried away and overcomplicate things, I make a note to stop and turn to Nigella who will always tell me to simplify, simplify, simplify. 


Have a fabulous day!

22 comments:

Julie Leah said...

Yummy!! I love a simple drink like this- not too fussy, but really hits the spot!

Happy Wednesday, lady!

Wendy said...

LOVE Nigella--and at this time of year, her Christmas book sits permanently opened to one recipe or another on my dining room table!
Happy celebrating--hope you're not snowed in?? I hear your area of the country got quite a dumping!

Vannessa@Luxuria said...

Simple is always best. Something really decadent and naughty about Nigella's recipes ;-)

North of 25A said...

That does look yummy, my dear - and I don't even drink! xoxo
Colleen

Snooty Primadona said...

Yum! There's nothing I like better than a little pink drink with a kick. Hope your holidays are going swimmingly...

Anastasia Schembri said...

Sounds delicious, especially the modified version complete with straw!! :)

A New England Girl said...

Sounds delicious. I have to try this! And simplify,simplify, simplify is the perfect reminder for this time of year.

MommyLisa said...

Gawd I love Nigella. She is such a classy slut! I use her scratch cupcake recipe whenever I make cupcakes. Yum!

JMW said...

Nigella is fabulous and that drink sounds wonderful, too. Simple, yet delicious!

Nadine2point0 said...

My daughter loves watching her because she mades the simplest recipes seem so divine. I need to get some cranberry syrup!

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Yummy that drink looks positively festive!
I could make that without help from my husband and serve it to my friends...

Beth Dunn said...

That sounds amazing!
xoxo
SC

Anonymous said...

Yummy! I love any kind of drink made with Champers :)

Jo said...

This sounds like the perfect sipper for my cookie exchange this weekend. Thank you!

Jo

Ruth said...

Sounds yummy

Carole said...

yum!

Cool Gal said...

I love Prosecco. I'll take mine with a couple of shots in the bottle! Hahaha...Love it!

Nikosmommy said...

Kir Royale is my FAVE!!! I totally agree, simple is sometimes better!

Champs and raspberry go so well together....hmmm I love this time of year!

Nikosmommy said...

or cranberry or Creme de Cassis (black current)....

erica said...

oh my. How wonderful does this sound. I am definitely going to give this recipe a try.

xo

Unknown said...

I think I'll go with the alternative!

Unknown said...

Good afternoon from Tokyo!

I'm finally catching up on my blog reading and goodness did this catch my eye! I, too, enjoy simply made meals and drinks, and this one sounds delicious. I cannot wait to return home and make this with my family.

Many thanks for sharing your Christmas cheer!

Warmly,

Elizabeth