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Kir Royale

An elegant French aperitif of chilled Champagne or sparkling wine topped with a splash of blackcurrant creme de cassis liqueur, producing a beautiful blush-pink glass with a fruity, effervescent finish.

5 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

FrenchAlcoholic DrinkNo-CookVeganStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 bottles Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava), well chilled
  • 1/4 cup creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)
  • 8 fresh blackberries or raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chill your Champagne flutes in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving if possible.

  2. 2

    Pour about 1 tablespoon of 1/4 cup creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) into the bottom of each flute.

  3. 3

    Slowly top each glass with well chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava), pouring at an angle to preserve the bubbles. Fill to about three-quarters full.

  4. 4

    Drop one or two fresh blackberries or raspberries (for garnish) into each glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.

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What is Kir Royale?

An elegant French aperitif of chilled Champagne or sparkling wine topped with a splash of blackcurrant creme de cassis liqueur, producing a beautiful blush-pink glass with a fruity, effervescent finish. This reference files it under French alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Kir Royale without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 bottles Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava), well chilled and 1/4 cup creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur). Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Kir Royale keto-friendly?

A serving of Kir Royale carries 12 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many calories are in Kir Royale?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 10 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Kir Royale for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the Champagne drops from 2 bottles to 1 bottle; doubled, it is 4 bottles. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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