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Berry Champagne Cocktail

Make a simple sugar syrup by heating half a cup of white sugar with half a cup of water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and chill. When completely cooled, stir through 1/3 cup of fresh blackcurrants or blueberries and place a tablespoon of syrup into each glass. Fill with Champagne or sparkling wine and enjoy.