By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026

Kir Royale

(keer roy-al)
DEFINITION

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

Did you know? It is traditional to add the crème de cassis to the flute before pouring the bubbly. The champagne fizz naturally mixes the blackcurrant liqueur throughout the drink.

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