Kir Royal
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Kir Royal
Description
The Kir Royal cocktail combines creme de cassis—a sweet black currant liqueur—with chilled champagne or sparkling wine. The sweet, slightly syrupy cassis tints the drink a deep red while adding fruity flavor, complemented by the bright bubbles of the sparkling wine. Fresh raspberries and an orange twist garnish lend subtle aroma and visual appeal. The preparation involves gently layering the cassis in a champagne flute before topping it with sparkling wine to preserve the fizz.
This cocktail delivers a balance of sweetness and acidity, with a light body from the sparkling wine and a mid-palate fruitiness from the liqueur. It suits celebratory occasions or a sophisticated aperitif to open a meal. Using a quality sparkling wine or champagne helps maintain elegant bubbles and flavor balance.
Though traditionally made with French champagne, sparkling wine or prosecco are acceptable substitutes, and Chambord liqueur can replace cassis if unavailable. The garnish of fresh berries and citrus twists adds subtle complexity and visual charm to the glass. Serving chilled preserves the drink’s refreshing character.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons creme de cassis
- 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine, medium quality
- 4 raspberries fresh
- 4 orange for garnish, twist
Instructions
- Into each champagne glass pour approximately 1 Tablespoon Creme de Cassis
- Top with champagne.
- Garnish with fresh raspberry and an orange twist.
Notes
- Champagne is traditional but sparkling wine or prosecco may be used as substitutes.
- Cassis is a black currant liqueur; Chambord can substitute if cassis is unavailable.
- Garnish adds fresh aroma and enhances presentation without altering core flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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