Royal Kir
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Ingrédients
- 2 cl de crème de cassis
- 8 cl de champagne
Préparation
Directly in the glass Pour in the crème de cassis, then the chilled champagne
Histoire
The Kir Royal is a festive variation of the Kir, a French cocktail traditionally combining blackcurrant liqueur with a dry white wine. Its “royal” version replaces the wine with champagne, giving it a more pronounced effervescence and a more luxurious image. As with the classic Kir, the recipe relies on the balance between the fruity sweetness of crème de cassis and the liveliness of the base wine.
The origins of the Kir date back to Burgundy, where this combination of crème de cassis and white wine was already enjoyed before the Second World War under various names. It was popularized in the mid-20th century by Félix Kir, a priest, resistance fighter, and mayor of Dijon from 1945 to 1968, who gladly served this mixture to his guests. His name gradually became established to designate this cocktail, emblematic of the region.
The Kir Royal appeared later as a prestige adaptation, probably born in the context of celebrating and restoring the image of France’s great sparkling wines. The use of champagne sets it apart from the traditional Kir and makes it an aperitif often associated with special occasions. Today, it is one of the best-known variations of the Kir, appreciated for its simplicity and its place in French gastronomic heritage.