How to Make Fig and Champagne Cocktails
Fig and champagne cocktails are easy party drinks that can be made in abundance for a large group of guests without worrying that the quality of the individual drinks will suffer. Fig and champagne cocktails are elegant in presentation and unique in taste. Fig and champagne cocktails can be served before dinner with appetizers or after dinner to make a deliciously decadent final course. Pair the fig and champagne cocktails with goat cheese stuffed pear halves, drizzle with homemade French vanilla ice cream and apricot coulis. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 quart fresh figs, pitted
- Medium glass mixing bowl
- Potato masher
- 1 pint kirsh
- Plastic wrap
- Saucepan or measuring cup
- Block of ice
- Large punch bowl
- 2 bottles brut Champagne
- Wooden spoon or ladle
Instructions
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Place the figs in a medium glass mixing bowl. Mash the figs with a potato masher and pour the kirsh over the top. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 48 hours.
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Strain the kirsch through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid in a small saucepan or measuring cup. Discard the fig flesh.
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Place a large block of ice in the middle of a large punch bowl. Pour the kirsch over the ice and add the champagne. Stir with a wooden spoon or ladle to combine the ingredients.
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Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving to chill.
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Tips & Warnings
Put cocktail glasses or plastic cups out near the punch bowl so guests can serve themselves. Making a large amount of a drink like this can help, especially if you are cooking for a large group.
For a unique variation on this drink, replace the figs with papaya, mango or cherries.
