Kir
The Kir is a fruity wine cocktail made with Dry White Wine and Crème de Cassis. It is stirred and served in a wine glass, about 10% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Served
- Wine Glass
- Strength
- About 10% ABV
- Family
- Spritz & Wine
- Flavour
- Fruity
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 90mlDry White Wine
- 10mlCrème de Cassis
How to make it
- Pour crème de cassis into wine glass, top with wine.
- Stir gently.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Kir
Named after Félix Kir, the mayor of Dijon who popularized this Burgundian aperitif.
Missing something?
- No Dry White Wine? Use Rosé Wine (Fruitier, with a pink colour)
- No Crème de Cassis? Use Crème de Mûre (Blackberry instead of blackcurrant)
- No Crème de Cassis? Use Chambord (Raspberry instead of blackcurrant)
All swaps for Dry White Wine and Crème de Cassis
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