Remixed Champagne Kirs Recipes

Kir Royale combines Champagne and a black currant liqueur to make a delectable cocktail. If you're feeling adventurous, we have some cool variations to try as well.

Provided by Christine Pittman

Categories     Beverage

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 2

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Sugar 8.6 g, Sodium 14.1 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

A classic kir is made with aligoté wine and crème de cassis (black currant liqueur), both of which come from the Burgundy region of France. Once you have the classic down (a glass of white wine with just a hint of cassis), variations abound. Substitute sparkling wine for the aligoté, and it becomes a kir royale. Add red wine, and it's a Bourgogne. If you're over wine entirely, dry hard cider (and a splash of Calvados, if you're feeling extra) turns the drink into a kir Normand, its name nodding to Normandy. Whatever base you choose, kirs easily veer saccharine when weighed down with a hefty pour of crème de cassis. Exercise restraint with the potent liqueur - aim for a more dusty rose hue than magenta - but feel free to drink in rapid succession.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 2

• Ingredients

Make a classic kir royale cocktail with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and your favourite champagne. Garnish with a blackberry to serve to guests

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Protein 0.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium