Instructions

1. Combine brandy, cordial and lemon juice in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into a Champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Gently bruise a sprig of rosemary and lower into glass to garnish.
2. To make SPICED CRANBERRY CORDIAL: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine water, tea bags and cut cranberries. Stir frequently and adjust heat to maintain only a simmer until cranberries have completely softened, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. It is important to use low heat throughout the process, to prevent pectin from being activated.
3. Strain through a fine strainer and press berries and tea bags to extract liquid. Strain a second time through a coffee filter, changing filter as needed. Filtration will take up to 30 minutes. Rinse the saucepan and combine cranberry/tea mixture with sugar. Simmer to dissolve. Store refrigerated, up to 1 month. Makes about 1¼ cup (310 ml).