Ingredients
Preparation
Peach Syrup
- In a small pot, bring all the ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool, then refrigerate for 1 hour or until completely chilled.
- Strain through a fine sieve, but don’t press down to keep the liquid as clear as possible. The peach syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 10 days.
Kir
- Fill four Champagne flutes with the sparkling wine. Add 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 ml) of the peach syrup. Garnish each glass with a sprig of lemon balm.
Note
This recipe was inspired by RinQuinQuin à la Pêche, a liqueur made locally in Provence that blends peaches, white wine, alcohol and cane sugar. A Kir Royale is a French aperitif that combines Champagne with crème de cassis. Our kir cocktail is a happy marriage of these two French specialties.