Bevies of Beverages

The weekend is almost here, hooray!

So today I decided to give you a great and very simple spring inspired recipe for all your Sunday Brunchday needs:

The Bubbly Spring Shower Flower

First you need some St. Germain, a sweet, yummy, fruity, almost lychee like liquor made out of crushed Elderflowers from the Alps. It's the best. You'll love it!

Next, pick up your preferred plain seltzer, tonic, or soda water.

Now it's time to get pouring. If your doing a tumbler glass, like here, I recommend two shots topped off with seltzer to the top, but do what you like. Mix to your liking and preferred strength.

That's it.

Maybe add a fancy straw but mostly just enjoy the very simple bubbly lightness. Incidentally,St. Germain pairs fabulously well in mimosas too...

Maybe next brunch day?

Kisses,

K

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Oyster and Brie Soup

Remember this post where I told you about the amazing Oyster and Brie soup finished with Champagne, Chives, and Lemon Aïoli?

Well I tracked down the recipe online! I haven't tried it yet but I can't wait to give it a go for a future special occasion! Maybe Valentines Day?

Any rate...

Here's the recipe I found via Cook Eat Share:

6 ounce brie

48 ounce half-and-half

6 ounce roux cool

2 ounce fish base

1 c. Champagne

8 ounce oysters

8 ounce oyster juice

  Salt to taste

  Freshly-grnd white pepper to taste

Directions

Put half-and-half in a thick-bottom pot. Heat nearly to boil. Add in roux to thicken, simmer 10 to 15 min. Add in brie, stirring constantly to heat. Add in fish base, strain and return to pot.

In a separate pot, cook oysters in their own juice. Strain mix into first pot, then add in cooked oysters, juice and Champagne to mix. Add in salt and white pepper to taste.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

I'll let you know when I do eventually try it out!

Kisses,

K

(Photo created and owned by Krista Carson. Recipe via Cook Eat Share.)

Posted with love, please credit when re-posting.