Kir Royale

This New Years Eve I had the ultimate champagne cocktail that I simply must share! It's called a Kir Royale. I first heard about it when my boss told me about it last year. She raved about how amazing (and strong) it was. Well, since I had never tried it, this year for Christmas she got me the ingredients along with a little scroll with the recipe - how sweet, right?! I will start of by stating that I am not one for sugary drinks - this does NOT fall in that category. I also tend to be super picky when it comes to drinking champagne or sparkling wine. BUT this drink is genius! Ingredients are simple: you need champagne (or more likely sparkling wine) and Creme de Cassis. That's it! Before trying this cocktail, and before it was gifted to me, I had no idea what Creme de Cassis was. For those out there like me, it is "a sweet red blackcurrant flavored liqueur". It's delish. 

So here are the instructions: 

• 1 Part Creme de Cassis
• 5 Parts Champagne/Sparkling Wine

Ta da! You're done. 

I still have some Creme de Cassis leftover and I already can't wait to have another one - but I will save it for a special occassion. Lucky for me my birthday is at the end of the month! :)

Enjoy! (responsibly of course)