Kir Royale
Drink3 min2 servingsEasyAbout this recipe
A timeless French aperitif that transforms two simple ingredients into something truly elegant. Chilled Champagne (or sparkling wine) is poured over a splash of crème de cassis — a rich blackcurrant liqueur — creating a jewel-toned, lightly sweet, and beautifully effervescent cocktail. Perfect for celebrations, dinner parties, or any moment worth toasting.
Instructions
- 1
Chill your Champagne Flutes in the Ziploc Bag (Pint Size) for at least 5 minutes, or fill them with ice water while you prepare. Cold glasses keep the bubbles alive longer.
- 2
Discard the ice water if used and dry the glasses. Add 1 teaspoon of Crème de Cassis to the bottom of each flute. For a slightly sweeter, more pronounced cassis flavor, use up to 2 teaspoons per glass — adjust to your taste.
- 3
Hold the flute at a slight angle and slowly pour the chilled Champagne or Dry Sparkling Wine down the side of the glass, stopping about 1 cm from the rim. Pouring slowly preserves the bubbles and prevents overflow. The cassis will naturally rise and swirl through the wine, creating a beautiful gradient.
- 4
Give the drink one very gentle stir with a Cocktail Spoon — just once or twice — to lightly blend the Crème de Cassis without killing the carbonation.
- 5
Garnish with a Lemon twist (run the peel around the rim before dropping it in) or a few fresh Blackcurrants if available. Serve immediately.
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