Kir Royale

Sparkling wine always sets a festive mood for a celebration, especially when it has a splash of cassis (black currant liqueur), which turns the drink a pretty rosy color.

Ingredients:

5 fl. oz. (155 ml) chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
2 tsp. crème de cassis
1 lemon twist for garnish

Directions:

Pour the Champagne and crème de cassis into a Champagne flute and stir gently. Garnish with the lemon twist. Serves 1.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Guides The Bar Guide, Ray Foley (Time-Life Books, 1999)