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Ingredients:
1 oz Cascal Berry Cassis
1 oz Vodka
Champagne

Directions:
Pour CASCAL Berry Cassis and Vodka in glass, top with Champagne, and enjoy!

Courtesy of Cascal Berry Cassis.

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