Ingredients
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup Lillet Rouge (6 ounces)
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Bitters
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1 bottle (750 ml) chilled demi-sec Champagne
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8 lemon twists
Directions
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In a small saucepan, combine the water with the sugar; bring to a simmer over moderately low heat. Cook, stirring until the sugar dissolves; let cool.
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In a pitcher, combine the Lillet with the syrup and 8 dashes of bitters. Refrigerate until chilled. Pour the mixture into 8 Champagne flutes and fill with Champagne. Garnish with the lemon twists.