Champagne Tower With Farmhouse Kir Recipes

REMIXED CHAMPAGNE KIRS

Steps:

• MARINATED RASPBERRIES: In a medium sized bowl combine the vodka, sugar, Thai chile, and peppercorns, and mix. Add the fresh raspberries and vanilla bean pod, and stir carefully so all the raspberries are covered in vodka marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
• SHKIAFFING IT TOGETHER: Add 3 marinated raspberries to the bottom of each champagne glass. Pour chilled champagne over the top.

KIR

Steps:

• Pour Cassis into a chilled wine glass and top with wine. Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.

KIR

Steps:

• Pour Cassis into a chilled wine glass and top with wine. Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.

TUNA TIMBALE TOWER

Steps:

• Drain tuna and reserve oil. Break tuna into small pieces and set aside. Place half of the reserved oil in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, whisking to combine. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, place cutter on center of plate. Layer a quarter of the avocado inside cutter. Top with almost a quarter of the tuna, a quarter of the mango, and a quarter of the cucumber. Lightly press on top of cucumber while removing cutter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish tops with remaining tuna and a bit of mint. Drizzle dressing over the top. Serve immediately.