Kir Royale
Kir Royale
The Kir Royale is an elegant French cocktail made by mixing a small amount of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) with dry champagne or a sparkling wine such as Cava or Prosecco. The apéritif is light, mildly sweet and bubbly with a red hue. It is sometimes garnished with a lemon twist, typically
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Kir
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