Asti Christmas Eve

CHRISTMAS

Ingredients:

1/2 ASTI Secco DOCG
1/2 Red currants juice
2 cinnamon sticks
2 orange slices
1 star anise

Preparation:

To make the red currant syrup

Put the red currants in a small saucepan and muddle well to release the juices. Add the sugar and water, and bring to a boil. Let boil for ten minutes. Remove from the heat and stir with the ASTI Secco Docg. Leave to cool then strain twice, store in the fridge until ready to use.

To prepare the cocktail
Fill the shaker with ASTI Secco Docg, currant juice and ice. Shake and then garnish with orange slices, the star anise and the cinnamon sticks.