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Kir Royale Cocktail

Liqueur
Author: Ashifa Bano
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Ingredients
Method

The Kir Royale cocktail is a sparkling embodiment of French sophistication that is elegant and simple. This classic marries the deep berry richness of a blackcurrant liqueur known as crème de cassis with the crisp effervescence of bubbly champagne, creating a drink that is luxurious yet approachable.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Crème de cassis
    15ml
  • Brut champagne
    15ml
  • Ice (optional)
  • Fresh raspberry or lemon twist
    For garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Pour the crème de cassis into a chilled champagne flute glass to create a fruity base that does not overpower the bubbles.

  2. Step 2

    To preserve effervescence and balance sweetness, gradually pour chilled champagne.

  3. Step 3

    Avoid stirring, to preserve the wine’s bubbles and light texture, enabling the flavours to blend subtly as you sip.

  4. Step 4

    Garnish with a fresh raspberry or lemon twist for a fragrant and visually pleasing finish. Serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Using a dropper or pipette, slowly pour the crème de cassis down the edge of the glass to produce a stunning gradient effect.

  • To balance the sweetness of the liqueur without making the drink too syrupy, opt for a dry champagne or high-quality dry sparkling wine.

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FAQs

A Kir cocktail combines still white wine and crème de cassis, whereas a Kir Royale cocktail utilises sparkling wine or Brut champagne, giving it a bubbly and sophisticated quality.

Stirring a Kir Royale cocktail is not suggested since it is carefully crafted to preserve the champagne’s bubbles and exquisite texture while retaining its light, effervescent character.

Yes, chilling the crème de cassis and wine (or champagne) helps maintain the cocktail’s crispness, resulting in well-integrated flavour and preserved bubbles in the Kir Royale cocktail.

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