Begin your evening with an elegant, festive berry Champagne cocktail: the Kir Royale. This simple drink combines sparkling wine with crème de cassis, producing a delicate pale pink blush and a touch of sweetness. Garnished with fresh raspberries, it makes an attractive and flavorful aperitif. Each cocktail contains approximately 123 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons crème de cassis liqueur
2 (4 oz) glasses Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
12 fresh raspberries
2 wooden sticks
Instructions
1. Pour one tablespoon of crème de cassis into the bottom of each flute.
2. Top each glass with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.
3. Thread six raspberries onto each wooden stick and rest the garnish across the rim or drop into the glass.
Makes 2 cocktails
Food Facts
A classic Kir Royale is made with Champagne or sparkling wine and crème de cassis, while a traditional Kir uses white wine. Crème de cassis is a sweet blackcurrant liqueur that lends rich berry flavor and color.
Health Note
Moderate consumption of Champagne or sparkling wine has been associated in some studies with potential brain-protective effects, including reduced risk factors linked to neurological injury. As with any alcoholic beverage, enjoy responsibly and consult health guidance as needed.
Shopping Tips
Choose an affordable sparkling wine you enjoy; many quality options are available under $10. Crème de cassis is typically found in the liquor aisle. Wooden skewers or cocktail sticks can be found with baking supplies or near toothpicks.
Weight Watchers SmartPoints 5
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 5
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 cocktail, including raspberries 123 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat. fat, 0g protein, 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 1mg sodium, 11g sugar |