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From EatingWell: December 1997, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

A French bistro favorite, this aperitif turns an everyday white wine into a festive cocktail. To really make it an occasion, use sparkling wine.

4 servings

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

4 tablespoons creme de cassis, (black currant liqueur) or black currant syrup
16 fluid ounces (2 cups) chilled dry white wine, or sparkling wine
Twists of lemon or orange zest, for garnish

Preparation

Spoon 1 tablespoon crème de cassis (or black currant syrup) into each 8-ounce wineglass. Fill with white wine and add a twist of lemon or orange zest.

Nutrition

Per serving: 122 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 6 mg sodium; 97 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate