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A ruby-red French Kir Royale sparkling cocktail in a flute with blackcurrants and a lemon twist.

Classic French Kir Royale

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A ruby-red French aperitif made with crème de cassis and chilled brut sparkling wine.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180

Ingredients
 
 

Cocktail
  • 1 oz crème de cassis chilled
  • 5 oz brut sparkling wine chilled
  • 1 piece lemon peel cut into a twist
  • 4 berries blackcurrants optional garnish

Equipment

  • Chilled champagne flute
  • Jigger
  • Citrus peeler

Method
 

Assemble:
  1. Chill a champagne flute. Add the crème de cassis to the bottom of the glass.
  2. Slowly top with the chilled sparkling wine, pouring down the side of the flute to protect the bubbles.
Garnish and serve:
  1. Add a lemon twist and a few blackcurrants if using. Serve immediately while the drink is cold and effervescent.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 8mgSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Choose a dry brut sparkling wine to balance the cassis.
  • Do not stir after adding the wine; the drink blends as it is poured.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water and less cassis.