Kir Royales

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Photo: DANA GALLAGHER
Servings:
6

Made with Champagne and creme de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur), the classic French cocktail is fruity and refreshing. For a casual affair, serve your Kir Royales in stemless glasses.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) creme de cassis

  • 1 bottle Champagne or other sparkling white wine

  • 6 strips tangerine or orange zest, for garnish

Directions

  1. Just before serving, pour 1 tablespoon creme de cassis into each glass. Fill with Champagne, and garnish with zest.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, January 2008
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