Blackberry Ombre Sparklers are one of the prettiest cocktails out there. These easy and beautiful Blackberry Ombre Sparkler Cocktails are perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I LOVE THIS COCKTAIL! I know I’ve been posting a ton of Valentine’s recipes, but I can’t stop now! I might not be cool enough for ombre hair, but I’m definitely cool enough to make these Blackberry Ombre Sparklers. These immediately made the cut for our romantic dinner at home we have planned…I can’t wait!
If you remember the baked cheese I posted last week (you better remember that delicious baked cheese!!!), then you remember the decadent simmered blackberries and blackberry simple syrup. Good news!
This Blackberry Ombre Sparkler drink calls for the exact same prep.
My plan is to make a double batch of the berries on Valentine’s Day, using half for the cheese and half for these drinks. Mega win win!
Technically, these could be called Blackberry Mimosas…but Ombre Sparkler sounds so much more fun. The ombre effect is super easy to achieve, and the swig of rosemary is the perfect compliment. I made these to be for Valentine’s Day, but they could just as easily be a Christmas cocktail. Basically what I’m saying is, you can drink them year round. Obviously.
No matter how you’re spending VDay, whether its with girlfriends, your fur babies, girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife, this is the perfect sip!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Blackberry Ombre Sparkler
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 bottle champagne
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil on high heat, and then reduce to a simmer and let cook for approximately 15-17 minutes. The blackberries will become soft and bright in color and a pinkish purple syrup will form. Making sure it cooks down enough is essential to keeping the ombre effect. Take off of the heat and drain the blackberries, keeping the syrup in a separate bowl. Set both aside and allow to cool.
- Once blackberries and simple syrup are cooled, spoon about 4 tablespoons of syrup into the bottom of each champagne flute (this recipe makes 4 drinks)
- Top with champagne.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries or the cooked blackberries, and a sprig of rosemary.
- Cheers!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
Lovely... and I agree, Ombre Sparklers is the best name ever!Becky Hardin
Haha Thank you Kelly!!Tanya Schroeder
This is so simple and looks impressive! I just love it. I am definitely surprising my husband with this AND that baked cheese! Wow!Becky Hardin
Thank you Tanya! So sweet of you :)Anna | ANNAdventure
Wow! These look really delish and SO beautifulBecky Hardin
Thanks Anna!Megan Kohrs
This is seriously gorgeous, girl! And ah-mazing photos! Love.Becky Hardin
Thanks Meg!!!Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
These are so gorgeous!Becky Hardin
Thanks so much Shelby!Connie | URBAN BAKES
Wow this looks absolutely stunning and I love the addition of blackberries!Becky Hardin
Thanks Connie! I LOVE your blog :)Lauren | From Everyday To Gourmet
I swear, I could live on champagne - this looks FANTASTIC!Becky Hardin
Thanks so much Lauren!! And I agree. Champagne for days!Jackie
Hi, what did you use on the rim of the glasses?Becky Hardin
Hey Jackie, I just used gold sprinkles. Dresses them up a little bit!Kayrene
I made these and they were great and well received. However the syrup mixed with the champagne so I didn't have the ombre effect, just red champagne. What's the trick....and yes, I poured slowly down the side of the glass.Becky Hardin
Hey Kayrene, sorry to hear that! It's possible that the syrup hadn't reduced quite enough and was too thin. I also spoon the syrup into the bottom of each glass and let it pool completely before adding the champagne. Glad it was well received but so sorry you had trouble with the ombre!Sara
Can you make a large batch of the syrup ahead of time? I am having a large Christmas party so it would be nice to make the syrup the day before.Becky Hardin
Yes you definitely could! Just keep in a sealed container in the fridge until you're ready to serve. I hope you love the drinks!Judy
How long does the syrup keep for? I made it for a Christmas cocktail but double batched it because I want to make them on New Years Eve. Does it keep a week?Becky Hardin
It should keep for a week if in the fridge and in an airtight container. You might need to stir it up before using.Judy
Awesome, thanks for replying so quickly! This was a big hit at Christmas and I'm sure it will be even bigger on NY's eve! Thanks again. :)Becky Hardin
Happy New Year!