Cheers, It’s Friday! Thyme & Plum Champagne Cocktail

Editors of Happily

Every Friday, the editors of Love& share what they will be imbibing over the weekend. From fancy-schmancy seasonal specialties to the easiest cocktail hacks, we’ve got you covered.

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Some time ago I attended the sweetest bridal shower for a good friend, and while every single detail was on point, they were serving a thyme and plum champagne cocktail that totally stole the show. I made the mistake of not asking for the recipe, and I’ve been pulling a Monica Gellar in an attempt to recreate it myself ever since. I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve come incredibly close to perfecting it, and would be doing you all a disservice if I didn’t share. A thyme simple syrup with muddled plums sets the stage, while a heavy hand of prosecco seals the deal. It’s the perfect tipple for a hot summer evening hanging with your honey.
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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP

  1. 1/2 cup white sugar
  2. 1/2 cup water
  3. 3 sprigs of fresh thyme

FOR THE COCKTAIL

  1. 4 tbsp. simple syrup
  2. 2 thyme sprigs
  3. 4-5 plum slices
  4. Champagne or Proseco
  5. additional thyme sprigs & plum slices, for garnish
FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP
Bring the sugar, water and thyme to a boil over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside until completely cooled. Strain into tupperware or a mason jar and store in the fridge. Can be made up to a week ahead.
FOR THE COCKTAIL
In an empty cocktail shaker add the simple syrup, thyme and plum slices and muddle together for a minute or two. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour evenly into two lowball glasses over ice. Top with champagne and garnish with additional thyme sprigs and plum slices.

 

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