Cocktail Art
Kir Royal
The Kir Royal is an elegant French cocktail that elevates dry sparkling wine with a touch of sweet blackcurrant liqueur. It is a sweet, effervescent drink traditionally served as an aperitif before dinner or during festive brunches. Originally a variation of the white-wine-based Kir, this version became a global symbol of celebration.
- GlassChampagne flute
- MethodBuild
- Time2 min
- Strength≈ 34% ABV
How to make a Kir Royal
Build it in a champagne flute. About 2 minutes.
- Pour 10 ml of creme de cassis into a chilled Champagne flute.
- Top up the glass with 90 ml of Champagne.
- Serve immediately without ice.
Bartender’s tips
- Always chill both the Champagne flute and the Champagne thoroughly before preparing, as this cocktail is served without ice.
- If you do not have Champagne, you can substitute it with Prosecco as mentioned in the traditional preparation.
- Pour the sparkling wine slowly down the side of the tilted glass to preserve the carbonation and prevent the liqueur from mixing too quickly.
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★ 4.6 · 584 ratingsKir Royal questions
Which sparkling wine is best for a Kir Royal?
While Champagne is the standard choice for this recipe, you can also use Prosecco or another dry sparkling wine to top up the drink.
What can I use instead of creme de cassis?
If creme de cassis is unavailable, you can substitute it with blackberry liqueur or blueberry liqueur to maintain a similar berry profile.
How strong is a Kir Royal?
The alcohol by volume of this cocktail is about 34 percent, depending on the specific strength of the Champagne and liqueur used.