Kir Royale with Vanilla Cognac

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: -
Serves: 12

Recipe Provided By: Epicurious.com

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Ingredients

1 cup Cognac or brandy
1 (7 inch) vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup creme de cassis (black-currant-flavored liqueur)
3 (750 milliliter) bottles brut Champagne

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

Calories: 238 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 10 g
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Dietary Fiber: 0 g
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Fat: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
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Sugars: 9 g

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Cooking Directions

At least one day before serving, place Cognac and vanilla bean into an airtight container.
To serve, pour 1 teaspoon vanilla Cognac and 2 teaspoons creme de cassis into each of 12 Champagne glasses. Fill glasses with Champagne and serve.

Yield: 12 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Vanilla-accented Cognac adds a twist to the traditional Kir Royale (an aperitif made with Champagne and creme de cassis). Prepare the Cognac-vanilla mixture at least one day ahead so that the flavors can mingle. Have extra bottles of Champagne on hand for a second go-round.

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