French
Easy
Kir Royale
A sparkling French cocktail combining crème de cassis with champagne, offering a lightly sweet and elegant drink.
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•Updated February 18, 2023
Kir Royale
Champagne
Crème de Cassis
French
Cocktail
4.7 / 5
3 min
Prep Time
Servings
$7.00
Ingredients
0/3 ready
Other
Other
Other
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Add liqueur
Pour crème de cassis into a chilled flute glass.
💡 Tips:
- •Chill glass for best presentation.
Estimated time: 1 min
2
Top with champagne
Slowly add champagne to avoid overflow.
💡 Tips:
- •Pour gently to preserve bubbles.
Estimated time: 1 min
3
Garnish
Add a lemon twist for aroma.
💡 Tips:
- •Express oils over the drink before adding twist.
Estimated time: 1 min
Flavor Profile
Sparkling
Sweet
Fruity
Elegant
Alcohol Content
10-12% ABV (approx.)
Enjoy responsibly!
Fun Fact
Named after Félix Kir, a mayor of Dijon, France, who popularized the cocktail using local blackcurrant liqueur and wine.
Bartender's Tips
- 💡Use dry champagne for a balanced sweetness.
- 💡Serve immediately to enjoy bubbles at peak.
- 💡Adjust crème de cassis to taste for sweetness.
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