Raspberries in Armagnac

These raspberries can be served within two weeks of being soaked in Armagnac and should be eaten within a month. Otherwise, leave them for four to six months, strain through a coffee filter (the raspberries are no longer edible), then add the liqueur to Champagne for an evening aperitif, a “kir royale, Southwest style.” For each drink, put 1 ounce liquid in a glass; then fill with chilled dry