
Kir Royale
Creme de cassis crowned gently with champagne so the blackcurrant blooms upward through the bubbles. France's most effortless act of elegance.
12.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
192 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Crème de Cassis· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Crème de Mûre — blackberry twist, Raspberry Liqueur — brighter berry
- Raspberry(optional)· not in your bar1
- Champagne· not in your bar5 oz
Or swap: Cava — crisp, budget-friendly, Prosecco — fruitier, easier to find
Instructions
Pour Creme de cassis in glass.
Gently pour champagne on top.
Pairs well with
Cassis-kissed champagne is French elegance — apéritif canapés only:
- Gougères
- Smoked salmon canapés
- Chèvre and honey crostini
- Raspberry macarons




