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Kir Royale
A sparkling blackcurrant–Champagne aperitif with elegant sweetness.
Base spirit
Wine
Style
Sparkling
Glassware
Champagne flute
Technique
Build
The Kir Royale pairs crème de cassis with Champagne for a lightly sweet, berry-scented sparkling aperitif. Its profile is crisp and aromatic, with cassis adding color and soft fruit while the wine provides lift and acidity. Served in a flute, it reads celebratory and refined.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 0.5 oz crème de cassis
- • 4–5 oz Champagne
Did you know?
“Kir variations date to post–WWII Burgundy; the cassis-enhanced version became globally known when French diplomat Félix Kir promoted it widely.”
Source:Imbibe; French aperitif histories
Bartender's Note
Use dry Champagne to keep the drink from becoming overly sweet.
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How to make the Kir Royale
- 1Add crème de cassis to a chilled Champagne flute
- 2Top slowly with chilled Champagne
- 3Serve without stirring
