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The Love Potion Cocktail

Everyone will fall in love with you this Valentine’s Day with this flirtatiously fruity cocktail. This drink combines blackberries with a hint of thyme and plenty of prosecco.

Makes: 4 servings

Takes: 10 minutes

  • FOR THE BLACKBERRY SYRUP:
  • 1/3 cup blackberries, plus 8 more for garnish
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • FOR THE COCKTAIL:
  • 1 bottle of prosecco or champagne
  • FOR THE GARNISH:
  • 4 sprigs of thyme

In a small saucepan, bring the blackberries, water and sugar to a boil. Turn to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Strain blackberries and let syrup cool.

Add 2 tbsp. of syrup to the bottom of each glass. Top with champagne and add in a sprig of thyme and 2 blackberries

Source: jacquelynclark.com

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