This is a delicious and refreshing drink. The recipe calls for Cara Cara oranges which have a tangy cranberry zing with cherry flavored undertones. Your guests will be delighted!
Ingredients:
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½
cup
Sunkist® cara cara orange juice
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½
Tbsp.
Sunkist® cara cara orange zest
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½
cup
granulated sugar
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¼
cup
water
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¼
cup
BrandyDrink Assembly - Per Drink:
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1 ½
oz.
Sunkist® Cara Cara Orange Brandy Syrup
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5
oz.
Brut champagne
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2
Sunkist® cara cara orange segments
Instructions: (Makes 1 serving)
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Cara Cara Orange Brandy Syrup (6 oz.) Combine orange juice, zest, sugar and water to create a simple syrup. Stirring often, steep over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then add brandy. Strain mixture and store in refrigerator.
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For the Drink Assembly - Per Drink: Pour brandy syrup into the bottom of a champagne flute. Slowly pour champagne to create a layered drink. Float the Cara Cara orange segments in champagne.
Recipe Created Exclusively for Sunkist Growers by Chef Robert Danhi