Golden Plum Kir Royale "Bowle," A Fruity Summer Wine Drink

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   After cutting your plums into chunks, combine them with the sugar in a large wide mouthed pitcher or bowl. Let the plums and sugar sit for about 30 minutes.Use sugar to taste, but you will need some sugar to make this work.

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   Next, pour in the entire bottle of wine.

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   Cover and chill overnight so the fruit absorbs the alcohol.

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   The next evening, ladle the chilled drink over crushed ice, if you like, in wide-brimmed wine glasses. Make sure each drink also has some fruit.

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   Add the desired amount of creme de cassis to each drink. One tablespoon will turn your drink a lovely pale plum color, and an ounce will transform it to a lurid purple. (Click through my photos to see the range.)

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   Garnish each drink with a fresh herb; I recommend lavender, but spearmint is also nice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.