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Kir Royale recipe.

A luxurious French cocktail made with creme de cassis and Champagne, served in a flute glass.

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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

  1. Pour creme de cassis into a chilled Champagne flute.
  2. Top slowly with Champagne.
  3. Do not stir.
  4. Garnish with a blackberry or lemon twist if desired.

Recommended glassware

Flute Glass
Flute Glass (recommended)

A tall, narrow glass designed to preserve bubbles in sparkling cocktails.

150–220 ml Tall, narrow bowl on a stem.

Best for: French 75, Bellini, Mimosa, Kir Royale, sparkling aperitifs.

Garnish: Best with small fruit garnishes, twists, or elegant minimal decoration.

Quick facts

3 mins Easy Approx. 12% ABV 1.6 units 145 kcal Chilled Mocktail option
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