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Kir Royale

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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
5 from 3 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Champagne, champagne cocktail, crème de cassis, kir royale, raspberry
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
The Kir Royale is a variation of the Kir, a popular French cocktail. Learn to make this elegant recipe classic with our step-by-step instructions.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz crème de cassis
  • 4 oz champagne prosecco, cava, or white wine
  • Lemon twist or raspberry for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Pour the crème de cassis into a champagne flute.
  • Top up the glass with your choice of sparkling wine, such as champagne, prosecco, cava, or white wine.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or raspberry, if desired.

Notes

The best cassis for making a Kir Royale is a high-quality, authentic crème de cassis from Burgundy, France. Some popular brands include Gabriel Boudier, Lejay, and Briottet. It is important to use a good quality cassis to ensure that the cocktail has a rich and fruity flavor.
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