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Herbsaint Champagne Cocktail

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Herbsaint; New Orleans

This Warehouse District restaurant takes its name from the anise-flavored liqueur used in this sparkling cocktail, Herbsaint, which has been made in New Orleans since 1934.

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  1. Ice
  2. 1/2 ounce crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur)
  3. 1/4 ounce anise liqueur, preferably Herbsaint
  4. 4 ounces chilled Champagne
  5. 1 lemon twist
  1. Fill a pint glass with ice. Add the crème de mûre and anise liqueur and stir well. Strain into a chilled flute and top with the Champagne. Garnish with the lemon twist.