I was introduced to this awesome cocktail by Carol Gardner over lunch on a Friday four or five years ago. We sipped our Kir Royales, ate something yummy (though I can’t remember what) and I felt so sophisticated and worldly.
Sophisticated, worldly, elegant, fabulous. Awesome.
Pour a little crème de cassis in a flute, fill the glass with champagne, add a lemon twist if you wish and enjoy.
De-lish.











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