Heat up the night with an elixir that combines a bit of bubbly and black currant.
Whether you're trying to woo that special somone or hosting a night in with the girls, toast your guest(s) with a chic kir royale. Unlike the kir, which is made with white wine, the kir royale creates a delicious rendezvous between sparkling wine (or better yet Champagne) and black currant liqueur. Hillary Kerr, co-founder of Who What Wear, Domaine, and Byrdie Beautyenjoyed a #thirstythursday night out in Los Angeles with one of these chic cocktails—or two—in honor of Valentine's Day.
Whip up a romantic elixir for two — or more:
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients
6 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine
½ ounce crème de cassis (black currant liqueur)
Lemon twist, raspberries, or cranberries for garnish
Directions
Pour the crème de cassis into a flute, then add the Champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist, a few raspberries, or a couple of cranberries.
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This article originally appeared on Countryliving.com.
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