Raspberry Kir
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Ingrédients
- 2 cl de crème de framboise
- 8 cl de vin blanc (sec de Bourgogne aligoté)
Préparation
Directly in the glass Pour in the raspberry liqueur, then the chilled white wine
Histoire
Raspberry Kir is a contemporary variation of the famous Kir, a French aperitif popularized in the 20th century. Where the classic Kir combines blackcurrant liqueur with a dry white wine, this version replaces crème de cassis with raspberry liqueur, giving it a rosier hue and a fruitier, more tangy aromatic profile. It belongs to the family of simple wine-based cocktails, widely served in bistros and at receptions in France.
The origins of the Kir date back to the city of Dijon and its association with Canon Félix Kir, the city’s mayor after the Second World War, who helped popularize the mix of Aligoté white wine and crème de cassis. The success of the Kir then led to the появление of many variations using other fruit liqueurs, including raspberry. The Raspberry Kir thus fits into a logic of adapting the original model rather than standing as an independent historical creation.
In practice, the Raspberry Kir is generally made with a dry white wine, in order to balance the sweetness of the raspberry liqueur and preserve the drink’s freshness. As with the traditional Kir, it is often served well chilled as an aperitif. Its spread is tied to the culture of French aperitifs in the second half of the 20th century, when fruit liqueurs were widely used to soften and flavor wine.