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Photo by Jen CauseyMany syrups require you to heat things up, but this version, inspired by Juliet, a contemporary Parisian eatery in Los Angeles, skips all the cooking and instead muddles and macerates the fruit. Raspberries and tangerine pieces are mashed together with sugar, then set aside to allow the sugar to extract the natural juices from the fruit.
The result is a tangy, citrusy syrup that pairs beautifully with Lillet Rosé and Champagne, creating a cocktail that’s both stunning and simple to prepare. If you're looking for alternatives to Champagne, you can try dry Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava, French Crémant, German Sekt, or American sparkling wines.
The key here is ensuring the ingredients are well-chilled. Make sure that all the liquids, including the syrup, are cold before mixing, as this cocktail is served without ice and is not shaken.
List of Ingredients
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1 cup (approximately 5 oz) raspberries
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1/2 tangerine, peeled and cut into segments, with optional tangerine peel for garnish
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2 Tbsp granulated sugar
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2 oz. (1/4 cup) chilled Lillet Rosé
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3 oz. (about 1/3 cup) chilled Champagne
Instructions for Preparation
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Place the raspberries in a glass or jar. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently crush them. Add the tangerine segments and sugar, stirring well to combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. (This yields about 1/2 cup of syrup.) Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
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In a flute or coupe glass, combine Lillet, Champagne, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the raspberry-tangerine syrup. Stir gently to mix. Optionally, garnish with tangerine peel.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 323 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 58g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 323 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 39% |
| Total Sugars 44g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 61mg | 67% |
| Calcium 80mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 445mg | 9% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
