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Cranberry Kir Royale

Cranberry Kir Royale
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings

Whip up these fancy-looking cocktails, perfect for parties and get-togethers during the holiday season.

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ingredients

2
cups frozen cranberries, plus ½ cup for garnish
¼
cup sugar
2
Tbsp orange juice
1
tsp orange zest
1
bottle Champagne
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directions

Step 1

Add cranberries, orange juice, zest and sugar to a large pan and set over medium heat until berries break-down slightly and liquid is syrupy, 12 to 15 minutes. *Pour into a blender and process, be careful of the hot liquid expanding when you blend – use a towel over the top of the blender.

Step 2

Strain and discard any solids then set aside and cool.

Step 3

Pour 2 tablespoons of cranberry-orange syrup into the bottoms of 4 chilled champagne glasses. Add a few cranberries to each glass and gently top off each glass with Champagne.

Step 4

*When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

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