Kir Royale

The Kir Royale is a French cocktail, a variation on the Kir. The Kir Royale is made with Champagne and
Crème de Cassis; the original Kir is made with white wine.

Originally referred to as the blanc-cassis, it is now named after Félix Kir the one-time mayor of Dijon in Burgundy. Kir popularized the drink by offering it at receptions to visiting delegations. Besides treating his international guests well, he was also promoting two economic products of the region.
The reinvention of blanc-cassis (post-1945) was somewhat necessitated by the German Army’s confiscation of all the local red Burgundy during World War II. Faced with an excess of white wine, Kir renovated a drink that used to be made primarily with the red.

A classic Kir Royale is made with 3 parts Champagne, and 1 part Crème de Cassis. This is a bit heavy for us at John’s Grocery; we like something more in the realm of 9 to 1. You can also do variations with Crème de Peche de Vin and Crème de Framboise.
In a chilled white wine glass or a champagne flute, add ½ ounce or 1 TB of Crème de Cassis, Peche, or Framboise. Top with 5.5 ounces of chilled champagne or sparkling wine and enjoy. For something fun and elegant, try freezing some fresh fruit and putting it in with the crème before you top it off with wine. It looks and tastes great.

Cheers,

Price list below

Briottet Crème de Cassis, $23.99, 750 ml. Briottet Crème de Peche de Vin, $17.99, 375 ml. Briottet Crème de Framboise $17.99, 375 ml. Briottet Crème de Cassis, $17.99, 375 ml.