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.

GlassChampagne Flute
GarnishNone
ABV11%
Categoryclassic
Flavorberry, sparkling, elegant, french

Ingredients

  • Crème de Cassis0.5 oz
  • Champagne5 oz
  • Lemon Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add cassis to chilled flute
  2. Top with Champagne
  3. 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.