Kir Royale
Sparkling · Champagne Flute
Champagne kissed with crème de cassis, named for Burgundy mayor Félix Kir. A purple-hued aperitif for the whole evening.
| Glass | Champagne Flute |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 11% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | berry, sparkling, elegant, french |
Ingredients
- Crème de Cassis0.5 oz
- Champagne5 oz
- Lemon Peel1 twist
Method
- Add cassis to chilled flute
- Top with Champagne
- Garnish with lemon twist
Pro Tips
- Crème de cassis + Champagne — the regional Burgundian aperitif.
- Use real crème de cassis de Dijon (Gabriel Boudier); American versions are candy.
- 1:10 ratio of cassis to Champagne — any more and it's too sweet.