Grapefruit Sparkler

• 1 cup sugar
• 8 star anise pods, whole
• 6 cups grapefruit juice, ruby red, chilled
• 13 cup campari
• 2 cups sparkling wine, chilled

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 Celsius water with the sugar and star anise; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove pan from heat; let cool completely.
3. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a measuring cup (to yield 1 cup); discard star anise.
4. Cover syrup with plastic wrap, and chill.
5. In a large pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, Campari, and chilled syrup.
6. Divide among eight glasses; top with sparkling wine or Champagne.
7. Serve immediately.

sugar, anise pods, grapefruit juice, campari, sparkling wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grapefruit-sparkler-432456 (may not work)