Cranberry Kir Royale

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Leftover cranberry sauce helps concoct a lightly sweet homemade cranberry liqueur in this twist on a classic French cocktail. Allow four days to steep the liqueur. Garnish with cranberries, if you like.

By Maureen Callahan
Recipe by Cooking Light November 2010

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Recipe Summary

Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine 1/4 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until sugar melts. Remove from heat; stir in cranberry sauce. Let cool. Stir in vodka; pour mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 days.

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  • Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a small jar; discard solids. Cover jar with an airtight lid; chill until ready to use.

  • To make cocktails, spoon 2 tablespoons cranberry liqueur into each of 8 champagne flutes. Top each with 1/2 cup wine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
188 calories; carbohydrates 13.1g; fiber 0.3g; sodium 4mg; calcium 0.1mg.
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