Kir

Kir

A pour of creme de cassis topped with crisp dry white wine. The Burgundian aperitif at its simplest and best.

12.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Time

181 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Other

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • White Wine· not in your bar3 oz

    Or swap: Dry Vermouth — fortified and herbal — use a bit less

  • Crème de Cassis· not in your bar¼ oz

    Or swap: Crème de Mûre — blackberry twist, Raspberry Liqueur — brighter berry

Instructions

  1. Pour Crème de Cassis into glass.

  2. Top up with white wine.

Pairs well with

Cassis blushing white wine is a Burgundian apéritif for simple French bites:

  • Gougères
  • Chèvre on baguette
  • Saucisson slices
  • Blackcurrant macarons

Similar taste

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