Name: Kir Royale
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 15 ml Crème de Cassis — none; 90 ml Champagne or sparkling wine — chilled; 3 pieces Blackcurrant berries — none

Kir Royale

Cocktail Recipe

Glass: Champagne flute Difficulty: Easy Prep: 5 min Garnish: Blackcurrant berries Views: 1

Description

A classic French cocktail that combines the richness of crème de cassis with sparkling wine, perfect for celebrations.

History

The Kir Royale originated in France and is a variation of the traditional Kir, which uses white wine instead of champagne. The cocktail gained popularity in the 20th century, especially as an aperitif.

Instructions

Step 1.

- Pour crème de cassis into a chilled champagne flute.

Step 2.

- Slowly top with chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

Step 3.

- Gently stir to combine, taking care to preserve the bubbles.

Step 4.

- Garnish with a few blackcurrant berries.

Ingredients

15 ml Crème de Cassis — none

90 ml Champagne or sparkling wine — chilled

3 pieces Blackcurrant berries — none (garnish)

Quick Info

Views: 1

Created: 2026-02-11 19:57:33

Updated: 2026-02-26 11:29:19

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