Kir royal

Kir royal
Cocktail
TypeWine cocktail
Base spirit
Standard drinkware Champagne flute
Commonly used ingredients
Preparation
  • Add the crème de cassis to the bottom of the glass, then top up champagne.
NotesA recipe can be found at the International Bartenders Association website as a variation of the Kir.

The Kir royal is a French cocktail, a variation on the Kir. It consists of crème de cassis topped with champagne, rather than the white wine used in traditional Kir. This apéritif is typically served in a flute glass.