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.
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
- Add the Crème de Cassis to the bottom of the glass
- Top up with the wine.
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
- Add the Crème de Cassis to the bottom of the glass
- Top up with the Champagne.
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
- Add the Chambord to the bottom of the glass
- Top up with the red wine.
SHOPPING LIST
- Crème de Cassis | USA | UK* | Germany*
- Champagne | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Chambord liqueur | USA | UK* | Germany*
- Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Glasses| USA* | UK* | Germany*
