kir royale sorbets

3 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Aug 22, 2017

Kir became a favorite drink of mine (cassis and wine), then Kir Royale quickly became a new favorite (cassis and champagne). So when we made this for a dinner party in Scotland, this combined my favorite drink with ice cream! This is well worth the time it takes to freeze multiple times!

prep time
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • - grated rind of 1 orange and 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups cold, dry champagne
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • CASSIS SAUCE:
  • 10 ounces currant jelly
  • 3 tablespoons creme de cassis
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

How To Make kir royale sorbets

  • Step 1
    Mix sugar and water in saucepan until sugar dissolves. Cook, covered 10 min, stir in rinds. Remove from heat, refrigerate 2 hours until cold. Add lemon juice, champagne and brandy. Strain into a bowl and freeze until 2" in from sides. Beat smooth, repeat freezing and beating 3 times. Freeze solid, beat before serving.
  • Step 2
    Put jelly, liqueur, and sugar in saucepan. Boil, then simmer until reduced to 1 1/4 cup, smooth and thick. Stir in lemon. Serve sorbet with warm sauce.

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