Stardust Cocktail

Stardust Cocktail
Melina Hammer for The New York Times
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The mixologist Chantal Tseng created this variation of a kir royale for a literary cocktail evening in tribute to Neil Gaiman’s novel "Stardust." The subtle addition of bergamot, found in Earl Grey tea, freshens up an old standard. —Jane Black

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • ½ounce crème de cassis
  • 1ounce brewed Earl Grey tea
  • 3ounces Champagne
  • Lemon peel, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

117 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 6 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the crème de cassis, tea and Champagne in a mixing glass, add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass, then garnish with a lemon peel.

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You've omitted the champagne from the Preparation. I presume you combine with the liqueur and tea.

And then admire it all while you sip the glass of Champagne?

Best to pour chilled champagne directly into the coupe glass after adding the stirred mixture of creme de cassis and tea. Stirring the champagne with the other ingredients would flatten it -- you want to keep the bubbles.

The one star is an accidental rating, and I can’t figure out how to undo it. Haven’t made it yet, and am curious about the point of champagne.

Where and/or how does the Champagne enter the picture?

And then admire it all while you sip the glass of Champagne?

You started my morning with a smile and a giggle. Thanks.

Or admire the bubbles of Champagne while you sip the concoction?

Sorry, folks! We've updated the recipe. Chantal says this is a riff on a Kir Royale so the Champagne is poured in with the other ingredients. Thanks!

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Adapted from Chantal Tseng, the Reading Room, Washington, D.C.

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