Catherine Wright

I ran out of simple syrup so I added Maple syrup and it was great.

Made these again, my French friends, not used to full blown cocktails, love this recipe. Added Schweppes Tonic water as a spritz. Great summer drink and looks lovely. Schweppes Tonic water has reduced the sugar and the quinine. Much better taste and more subtle.

Made these for Bastille Day. Used caster sugar and what a difference. I don't normally make champagne cocktails as I think good champagne is perfect on its own. Got a cheaper champagne.

I use pomegranate juice and if it needs sweetening, a little sugar syrup can be added to balance. Better than the dryness of cranberry.