Lorraine Kir
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Ingrédients
- 8 cl de vin blanc (sec de Bourgogne aligoté)
- 2 cl de liqueur de mirabelles
Préparation
Directly in the glass Pour in the mirabelle liqueur, then the chilled white wine
Histoire
The Lorraine Kir is a regional variation of the famous Kir, adapted to the culinary heritage of Lorraine. Where the classic Kir combines a dry white wine with blackcurrant cream liqueur, the Lorraine Kir replaces it with mirabelle liqueur, a fruit emblematic of eastern France. This adaptation highlights a local product deeply rooted in Lorraine’s culinary identity.
The origins of the Kir date back to the 20th century and take their name from Félix Kir (1876-1968), a priest, resistance fighter, and later mayor of Dijon, who popularized the combination of blackcurrant cream liqueur and white wine by serving it at official receptions. The principle of the cocktail is therefore simple and old: an aperitif based on white wine flavored with a fruit liqueur, later adapted according to local terroirs and specialties.
In the case of the Lorraine Kir, the choice of mirabelle is no accident: this small fruit, cultivated in Lorraine for a long time, has become one of the region’s best-known symbols. Mirabelle liqueur brings rounder, more floral and fruitier notes than blackcurrant cream liqueur, giving the cocktail a softer identity that is distinctly Lorraine. As with many regional variations, its popularity comes from the meeting of a simple recipe and a quality local ingredient.