Kir is a popular French cocktail made with a measure of Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with white wine. Besides the basic Kir, a number of variations exist.

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KIR COCKTAIL

STORY

Here ist he basic Kir recipe served in a wine glass.

INGREDIENTS

• 90 ml/ 3 oz. white wine
• 10 ml / ¼ oz. Crème de Cassis

METHOD

1. Add the Crème de Cassis to the bottom of the glass
2. Top up with the wine.

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KIR ROYAL

STORY

Kir Royal is a French cocktail, a variation on Kir. It consists of Crème de Cassis  topped with Champagne, rather than the white wine used in traditional Kir. The Kir Royal is typically served in a flute glass.

INGREDIENTS

• 90 ml/ 3 oz. Champagne
• 10 ml / ¼ oz. Crème de Cassis

METHOD

1. Add the Crème de Cassis to the bottom of the glass
2. Top up with the Champagne.

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KIR BERRICHON

STORY

The Kir Berrichon is  made with a combination of red wine and blackberry liqueur. The drink is named after Berrichon, a French dialect spoken in the Berry province.

INGREDIENTS

• 90 ml/ 3 oz. red wine
• 10 ml / ¼ oz. Chambord

METHOD

1. Add the Chambord to the bottom of the glass
2. Top up with the red wine.

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SHOPPING LIST

1. Crème de Cassis | USA | UK* | Germany*
   
2. Champagne | USA* | UK* | Germany*
3. Chambord liqueur | USA | UK* | Germany*
4. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*
5. Glasses| USA* | UK* | Germany*

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