By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026

Kir

(keer)
DEFINITION

Kir

A Kir is a common French cocktail made with white wine and blackcurrant liqueur (crème de cassis). Originally from Burgundy, the Kir is named after Félix Kir, the mayor of Dijon who popularized the drink in the mid 20th century. The apéritif is refreshing, with a sweet tart taste, typically made with Bourgogne Aligoté in a 9 to 1 ratio. That is 9 parts white wine to 1 part blackcurrant liqueur.

Did you know? The Kir was created as an act of resistance during World War II to turn locally produced white wine (Aligoté) into a beverage that resembled the red wines that were confiscated by soldiers.

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