Published Date:
07 June 2009
The Germans who ransacked a French village's wine supply during the Second World War weren't expecting resistance. But a rescue party led by local priest Canon Felix Kir, saw the villagers taking back their favourite tipple. For his heroism, the villagers named the Kir in the priest's honour.
1 part crème de cassis
4 parts champagne
Pour the iced champagne into a chilled flute glass. Add the crème de cassis so it mingles with the champagne, resulting in a pale pink blush. Serve with a lemon twist.
For Kir, use white wine for the champagne and for Kir Imperiale, only the best Dom Perignon. ww.greatcocktails.co.uk
The full article contains 116 words and appears in Scotland On Sunday newspaper.
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Last Updated:
05 June 2009 1:37 PM
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Source:
Scotland On Sunday
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Location:
Scotland
