Kir
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.
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