Sunday, November 07, 2010

Kir royale

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

4 teaspoons creme de cassis (see Note)
1 bottle (375 ml) Brut Champagne
Fresh raspberries, lemon twists (optional)

Pour 2 teaspoons creme de cassis into each of two tall Champagne flutes. Pour Champagne into each glass. Garnish with a raspberry and lemon twist.

Note: The finished drink should be tawny pink. Creme de cassis is black currant liqueur, available at liquor stores and some supermarket liquor departments. Chambord is sometimes used instead of creme de cassis.

Adapted from Emeril Lagasse, foodnetwork.com

Nutrition facts per serving: 169 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 8 g carbohydrates, 0 g protein, 1 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

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