Cranberry Sauce With Champagne And Creme De Cassis Recipes

Categories     Champagne     Liqueur     Alcoholic     Thanksgiving     Aperitif     Cranberry     Currant     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

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This favorite of mine dates back to when I first came of age to order a cocktail in a restaurant. The sophisticated sound of the name made this drink fun to order ("I'll have a Kir Royale, please"), and made me seem like I knew what I was doing (I didn't). It was served in a tall, elegant flute, which made every occasion feel like a celebration, and still does. And, of course, the light effervescence of this drink -- i.e. the bubbles -- made me feel grown-up. It's still a favorite before-meal starter, pleasant accompaniment with a weekend brunch, or treat for a late afternoon visit with girlfriends. Though traditionally made with Champagne, I substitute prosecco. This Italian bubbly and the fresh berries dropped in the glasses, along with the cassis, provide a hint of currant flavor that trumpets your taste buds to attention, as is the duty of a first-class aperitif.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

• Ingredients