What is Kir Royal?

A Kir Royal is a classic French sparkling cocktail or aperitif made with champagne and blackcurrant liqueur. This simple cocktail is great for social events. A simple Kir is really just chilled white wine mixed with fruit or berry liqueur. The most popular fruit liqueur used to make a Kir is called crème de cassis or blackcurrant liqueur. Creme de cassis is a blood-red sweet liqueur made from blackcurrants. You can find it in bottle shops. Depending on where you live you can also find local liqueurs made with berries, these work great for preparing a kir royal. To make Kir Royal, you will need Chilled champagne or sparkling wine, Crème de cassis or blackcurrant liqueur, about 10 ml crème de cassis to 90-95 ml champagne, and Berries to garnish. Pour the crème de cassis or blackcurrant liqueur into champagne flutes. Top with chilled champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with fresh berries and serve immediately.

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