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Kir

Kir is an alcoholic cocktail built on Champagne. It leans berry, blackcurrant and sweet. Built and served in a Wine Glass. Expect about 13.1% ABV and roughly 222 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic13.1% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

222 kcalCalories
13.1%ABV
13.5gSugar
18.8gCarbs
1.33Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Add the crème de cassis to the bottom of the glass, then top up with wine.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Wine Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BerryBlackcurrantSweet

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
BoldnessDelicateBold

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kir?
The Kir is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Wine Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 13.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 222 calories.
What does a Kir taste like?
Kir has a flavour profile featuring Berry, Blackcurrant, Sweet, Tart. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Kir?
The Kir has an ABV of approximately 13.1%. That's approximately 1.33 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 222 kcal, 13.5g sugar, 18.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Kir?
If you enjoy Kir, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Kir at home?
Yes. The Kir uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Wine Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Kir with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.