🍷 Kir royal
A Kir in which the white wine is replaced by Champagne.
Kir royal is a kir in which the white wine is replaced by Champagne. The rest is the same: a little blackcurrant liqueur, crème de cassis, goes into a glass and is topped up with sparkling wine. The result is a light, pinkish drink with bubbles.
The cocktail comes from France, from Burgundy, like ordinary kir. The name kir is linked to Félix Kir, mayor of Dijon. The word royal was added to mark a more festive version: the sparkling wine gives the drink a smart look.
Other sparkling wines are often used instead of Champagne. For example, crémant or another traditional-method sparkling wine will do. The drink is then simpler and cheaper, but the idea stays the same.
Kir royal is served chilled, before a meal, as an aperitif. It belongs to wine cocktails and stands next to plain kir. As with any alcohol, it should be drunk in moderation.
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- Part of
- 🍷 Kir
- Where it is made
- 🗺️ French wine
- Similar and different
- 🍷 Kir, 🍷 Champagne
Frequently asked questions
What is kir royal?
A kir in which Champagne or another sparkling wine replaces the white wine.
What goes into kir royal?
Crème de cassis liqueur (blackcurrant) and sparkling wine.
How is kir royal different from kir?
Plain kir uses still white wine, while kir royal uses Champagne.
Similar
🍷 Grower Champagne · 🍷 Prestige cuvée · 🍷 Rosé Champagne · 🍷 Ratafia de Champagne · 🍷 Mousseux · 🍷 Vintage Champagne
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.