Sparkling Wine
Kir Royale
Dark berry sweetness from the cassis cuts through the crisp acidity of sparkling wine, giving a fruit burst followed by a clean, effervescent finish. Add half an ounce of crème de cassis to a chilled flute, then slowly top with chilled Champagne or brut sparkling wine until full. The liqueur’s viscosity meets the wine’s bubbles, creating a light body that is easy to sip. No garnish is needed, letting the violet hue speak for itself.
Ingredients
- Crème de Cassis 0.5 oz
- Champagne / Sparkling Wine Top
- Glass:
- Flute
- Garnish:
- None
Instructions
- 1
Add cassis to flute
- 2
Top with Champagne
History
Records trace the Kir Royale to the early 20th century in France, where it evolved from the Kir, a cocktail of white wine and cassis, by substituting sparkling wine for a celebratory twist.
Tasting Notes
The drink opens with sweet blackcurrant flavor that quickly yields to bright acidity and fine bubbles, balancing richness with dryness. Mouthfeel is light and fizzy, with a lingering fruity aftertaste.
Serve chilled as an aperitif before dinner or at a brunch toast.
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