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Spanish Style Cherry Saffron Bellini Recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 oz El Tesoro Anejo Tequila
  • 1 oz Cherry Saffron Syrup - recipe below
  • 4 oz Prosecco

Cherry Saffron Syrup

  • 1 Cup De-Stemmed Fresh Cherries
  • 1/2 Cup Organic Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Filtered Water
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Sweet Paprika
  • Small Pinch Saffron

Instructions

  1. First, de-stem the cherries.
  2. In a small saucepan add whole cherries, sugar, water and herbs; turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the cherries start to break down.
  3. Stirring continually, smashing the cherries while they are cooking; I like to use a muddle to mash the cherries.
  4. Once the cherries are soft and broken up, turn heat off and let cool.
  5. Using a spoon, remove the cherry seeds. Add mixture to a food processor and blend well.
  6. Strain cherry mix into a glass jar through a fine mesh strainer.
  7. In a mixing glass, add the tequila along with the cherry saffron syrup.
  8. Add ice and shake for 8 seconds.
  9. Pour into a the glasses and add the Prosecco slowly to avoid bubbling over.

Profile - Original/Smokey and Sweet

Glass - Champagne Flute/ Martini Glass

Garnish - Orange twist - optional

Recipe Notes

Profile: Original/Smokey Sweet

Glass: Champagne Flute/ Martini Glass

Garnish: Orange twist - optional