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Spirited: Champagne Two Ways

Source of Recipe

From "Sunday Brunch" by Betty Rosbottom


Recipe Introduction

"The French love to start meals, including brunch, with Champagne. They sip their bubbly plain and also add embellishments. The two French variations that follow — one enhanced by fresh raspberry purée, the other by a delicious elderflower liqueur — turn simple glasses of Champagne into something extra special."

List of Ingredients

Champagne with St. Germain (Serves 1):
â—¦ One part elderflower liqueur
â—¦ Three parts Champagne
â—¦ Fresh strawberry or raspberry (optional)

Champagne with Raspberries (Serves 6):
â—¦ 2 cups fresh raspberries, plus more berries for garnish
â—¦ 2 tablespoons sugar
â—¦ One 750-ml bottle Champagne



Recipe

For the Champagne with St. Germain:
Pour the elderflower liqueur into a champagne flute.
Tilt the glass and add the Champagne. If desired, float a small strawberry as a garnish before serving.

For the Champagne with Raspberries:
Place the raspberries and sugar in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is puréed. Strain over a small bowl to remove the seeds.

Divide the strained purée evenly among six champagne flutes.
Fill the glasses two-thirds full with Champagne. Drop some raspberries in each flute as a garnish and serve.


• Market Note:
St. Germain, a French brand of elderflower liqueur, is available in shops that sell wines and spirits.