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A Kir is a common French cocktail made with white wine and blackcurrant liqueur (cr\u00e8me de cassis). Originally from Burgundy, the Kir is named after F\u00e9lix Kir, the mayor of Dijon who popularized the drink in the mid 20th century. The ap\u00e9ritif is refreshing, with a sweet tart taste, typically made with Bourgogne Aligot\u00e9 in a 9 to 1 ratio. 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