Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ oz crème de cassis
- 4-6 oz champagne
- 1 lemon twist (optional, for garnish)
- 1 blackberry or raspberry (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill Ingredients and Glass: Chill your crème de cassis, champagne, and champagne flute for at least 2 hours beforehand to ensure the cocktail is served perfectly cold.
- Add Crème de Cassis: Pour ½ oz of crème de cassis into the bottom of the chilled champagne flute.
- Top with Champagne: Slowly top the glass with 4 to 6 oz of cold champagne, allowing the ingredients to mix gently without stirring.
- Add Lemon Peel Oils: Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink for a subtle citrus aroma, then optionally place the twist in the glass.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally add a blackberry or raspberry on the rim or into the flute for an extra visual appeal, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chilling the flute and ingredients helps maintain the cocktail’s crispness and elegance.
- The amount of champagne can be adjusted based on flute size and personal taste.
- Do not stir once champagne is added to preserve the bubbles.
- Use a high-quality brut champagne for the best flavor balance against the sweet cassis.
- If crème de cassis is not available, a similar blackcurrant liqueur can be substituted, but the traditional flavor may vary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
