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Crème de cassis topped with dry white wine. Use Champagne and it becomes a Kir Royal.
Makes 1 drink · about 1 min to make
Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.
Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.
A simple French aperitif: a small measure of blackcurrant liqueur topped up with chilled dry white wine. The IBA notes that using Champagne instead of white wine makes a Kir Royal.
Kir is a French cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis topped up with white wine.
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