Cocktail

• 1oz Gin
• 1oz Raspberry Thyme Syrup
• Champagne, dry sparkling wine

Raspberry Thyme Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 8 oz fresh raspberries
• 0.5oz fresh Thyme

Make the Syrup

1. Bring water and sugar to a light simmer stirring until sugar is dissolved
2. Add raspberries and thyme muddling with a spoon (reserve a few berries and sprigs of Thyme for a garnish if desired)
3. Let simmer 15 minutes
4. Cover and allow the mixture to cool completely (about 1 hour)
5. Strain through a fine mesh strainer

Assemble the Cocktail

1. Add 1-2 raspberries, 1oz syrup and 1oz gin to the bottom of a champagne flute
2. Slowly top with sparkling wine
3. Finish with a sprig of Thyme and serve