Archive for the Champagne Category

Kir Royale

Named after Canon Felix Kir, the original Kir was invented in France and made with still, dry white wine. Replacing the wine with dry (brut) Champagne gives the drink “Royale” status.

  •  10ml crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)
  • Dry Champagne

Pour the crème de cassis into a Champagne flute, fill slowly with chilled dry Champagne.

From Hollywood Cocktails

Bellini

Bellini was inspired by the work of Giovanni Bellini, the 15th century Italian painter, especially the glowing pinks in his paintings. It was created by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in Venice during the early 1940s.

  • 1/2 fresh peach juice
  • 1/2 Champagne

Half-fill a Champagne flute with peach juice, top up with the Champagne and stir.

Serve chilled.

Taken from Hollywood Cocktails

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