Raspberry Mint Champagne Cocktail

Some refreshing bubbly class to toast to with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Cheers!

(Smarty products featured in the photo above: 3.5 oz Plastic Champagne Flutes, Pink Heart with Glitter Pick Candles, Red Paper Cocktail Napkins, and White Cocktail Napkins)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (if you prefer your cocktails to be extra sweet, then kick it up to 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup water
• 3-4 sprays of fresh mint leaves
• 3 pints raspberries
• 1/4 cups fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
• chilled champagne, prosecco or cava

Directions:

1. Combine the sugar and water into a saucepan and then stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved
2. Add 2 sprigs of mint leaves and let them sit until the syrup cools
3. Rinse the raspberries and then toss them into a large pitcher
4. Pour in the lime juice & mix
5. Once the syrup has cooled, strain and pour it into the pitcher
6. Pour in the chilled champagne on top
7. Use the remaining mint leaves & raspberries for garnish
8. Serve in Smarty's elegant plastic champagne glass (Check out all of Smarty's elegant plastic champagne glasses or use the one I used for this recipe: 5 oz Plastic Champagne Flutes)

If you were thrilled with this blog post then make sure to check out the rest of our Valentine's Day blog post series:

• Valentine's DIY Ideas
• Valentine's Inspired Wedding Tablescape Ideas

• Red Round Plastic Stay Put Tablecover