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!
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!
Thank you, Anne!! I’m glad you loved it!
Delicious ♡
Let me know what you think of them once you make them!!
Becky I cant wait to make these today!
How do I thicken my blackberry simple syrup? It seems a bit too runny.
Hi you don’t mention what you put on the rim of the glasses of the champagne blackberry cocktail
Awesome! Yes I’d make it in one batch. Just simmer long enough to where it thickens but you dont want a full syrup. It’s hard to say bc I haven’t done that but Id think about 15 minutes.
Hi! I’m so excited about this recipe, it’s beautiful! I am making cocktails for an office party, and need to make about 75 individual drinks. Would you recommend that I make the syrup in one batch? If so, how long do you recommend that I boil/simmer it?
Thanks so much.
Wow! this looks deliciously amazing! just wondering, is there any leftover syrup or would i use it all?
You should be able to :)
Can i do this with strawberries?
I think it would!
This looks amazing!! One QUESTION- do you think this would work With cranberries instead of blackberries? I want to make it more christmas-Y.
Yes I would think that would be fine!
Can I use frozen Blackberries?
I just got them at the grocery store but walmart or any craft store should have them :) Hope you love them!!
Hi- I am so excited to make these. where did you find the gold sprinkles? Thank you in advance! Happy almost thanksgiving!
Happy New Year!
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. :)
It should keep for a week if in the fridge and in an airtight container. You might need to stir it up before using.
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?
I just got them at the grocery store :)
Where does one find gold sprinkles?
No, since it’s just a garnish it isn’t bad. And you could totally leave that off if you don’t like the essence of it in there (like my husband…hates it!) Enjoy!
Hi, I l love the look of these. So festive! I was just wondering if there ends of being a heavy rosemary taste. .
Frozen blackberries should be fine! Hope you love the recipe :)
Hi! I’ve just come across this fabulous recipe and I’m keen to try it for my holiday party this weekend! However – fresh blackberries are quite expensive and hard to find in my local area this time of year… would frozen blackberries work instead? Or, would the recipe work with a blackberry liqueur like Chambord, instead of making the syrup by hand? Would love any advice you could give :)
Hi Christine! It’s just gold sprinkles :) Hope you have a great holiday!
WHAT DID YOU TOP THE RIM WITH IN THE PHOTO? SUGAR? THANKS!
I’m SO sorry about that Nicole! I think it might be an issue in the blackberries not cooking down enough and the syrup being too thin. I’ve updated the recipe to talk about that a bit. I didn’t have any issue with the colors mixing and that’s the only thing I can think of. I hate that it didn’t work for you, I’m so sorry!
My drink did not stay ombré. When I poured in the champagne the whole thing mixed up. How did you keep the red layer from mixing?
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!
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.
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!
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.
Hey Jackie, I just used gold sprinkles. Dresses them up a little bit!
Hi, what did you use on the rim of the glasses?
Thanks Connie! I LOVE your blog :)
Thanks so much Lauren!! And I agree. Champagne for days!
I swear, I could live on champagne – this looks FANTASTIC!
Wow this looks absolutely stunning and I love the addition of blackberries!
Haha Thank you Kelly!!
Thank you Tanya! So sweet of you :)
Thanks Anna!
Thanks Meg!!!
Thanks so much Shelby!
These are so gorgeous!
This is seriously gorgeous, girl! And ah-mazing photos! Love.
Wow! These look really delish and SO beautiful
This is so simple and looks impressive! I just love it. I am definitely surprising my husband with this AND that baked cheese! Wow!
Lovely… and I agree, Ombre Sparklers is the best name ever!