Cranberry Kir (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I love to use cranberry juice and a little sauce mixed together to replace the classic cassis for a Kir Royal . Cranberries (and a little[ honey) are a great match for sparkling wine. You don't need an expensive wine here. In fact, the cheaper the better. You DO need something dry, not sweet, for optimum results.] Ingredients:
2 ounces cranberry juice |
1 tablespoon smooth cranberry sauce |
2 teaspoons honey |
juice from 1/2 lemon |
16 ounces champagne or sparkling wine |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry juice and the cranberry sauce and whisk until fully blended. If too thick to mix with the Champagne, thin it out slightly with a little more cranberry juice. Stir in the honey and the lemon juice.
2. Divide the cranberry mixture between 4 glasses and pour in the Champagne, stirring with a spoon as you pour so the cranberry integrates and doesn't just sit on the bottom of the glasses. Serve immediately.
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