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Kir Royale

Champagne over crème de cassis — France's two-ingredient celebration.

How to order it: Cassis first, Champagne after, flute always. Burgundy's gift to apéritif hour.

Flavor profile

Sweetness7
Bitterness1
Strength4
Freshness6
Richness2
Sparkle9
Daring3

The recipe

  • ½ oz crème de cassis
  • 5 oz chilled Champagne
  • Cassis first, bubbles after
  • Flute
  • Optional lemon twist
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