Grapefruit Sparkler

• 1 cup sugar
• 8 whole star anise
• 6 cups ruby red grapefruit juice, chilled
• 1/3 cup Campari
• 2 cups champagne, chilled

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water with the sugar and star anise; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove the pan from the heat; let cool completely.
3. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a measuring cup (to yield 1 cup); discard the star anise.
4. Cover the syrup with plastic wrap, and chill.
5. In a large pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, Campari, and chilled syrup.
6. Divide among 8 glasses; top with champagne.
7. Serve immediately.

sugar, star anise, ruby red grapefruit juice, champagne

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grapefruit-sparkler-393168 (may not work)