What ingredients do I need for Kir Royale?

To make Kir Royale, you need: ½ oz Crème de Cassis, 1 Raspberry, 5 oz Champagne.

How do I make Kir Royale?

Pour Creme de cassis in glass. Gently pour champagne on top.

What glass should I use for Kir Royale?

Kir Royale is traditionally served in a Champagne Flute.

Is Kir Royale an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Kir Royale is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Kir Royale?

Kir Royale has an alcohol content of about 12.5% ABV.

How many calories are in Kir Royale?

Kir Royale contains approximately 192 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Kir Royale?

For Kir Royale you can swap — Crème de Cassis: Crème de Mûre (blackberry twist), Raspberry Liqueur (brighter berry); Champagne: Cava (crisp, budget-friendly), Prosecco (fruitier, easier to find).

Kir Royale

Name: Kir Royale
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: ½ oz Crème de Cassis; 1 Raspberry; 5 oz Champagne

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

Flavor profile

Other

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Crème de Cassis½ oz
Raspberry(optional)1
Champagne5 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Kir Royale close to the original.

Instead of Crème de Cassis
- Crème de Mûre— blackberry twist
- Raspberry Liqueur— brighter berry
Instead of Champagne
- Cava— crisp, budget-friendly
- Prosecco— fruitier, easier to find