Name: Kir Royale · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 15 ml Creme de Cassis; 120 ml Champagne; 1 piece Blackberry (optional garnish); 1 piece Lemon twist (optional garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Kir Royale

Description

The Kir Royale is an elegant French aperitif cocktail, a variation of the classic Kir, which is made with white wine. It is named after Felix Kir, a former mayor of Dijon, France, who popularised the drink. The Kir Royale elevates the traditional recipe by using Champagne instead of white wine, making it a favourite for celebrations and special occasions.

The drink is beautifully simple yet sophisticated, with the rich blackcurrant flavour of creme de cassis balancing the crispness of the Champagne. Its deep red hue and delicate bubbles make it visually stunning and deliciously indulgent.

Ingredients

15 ml Creme de Cassis
120 ml Champagne
1 piece Blackberry (optional garnish)
1 piece Lemon twist (optional garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to pour carefully into the flute if needed.

Instructions

Chill Champagne flutes. Build the drink in the serving glasses without ice. Add: 15 ml Creme de Cassis.
Pour slowly over the drink to preserve the bubbles: 120 ml Champagne.
Let the pour combine the layers naturally. Serve without stirring to keep the fizz.
If desired, garnish each flute with a blackberry or a twist of lemon peel.