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Cocktails

Kir Royale

Kir Royale is a sparkling wine cocktail with a berry-accented profile and a polished celebratory feel. Served chilled in a flute, it works best when the drink should feel light, simple and festive.

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. Pour Creme de cassis in glass, gently pour champagne on topPour

How to Serve

Glass
Champagne Flute

Taste

What does Kir Royale taste like?

Kir Royale is a simple, spirit-led drink where the base ingredients are easy to notice. Small changes in measure or dilution can change the result quickly.

Primary flavours

BerryBlackcurrantSweet

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Kir Royale is right for you

Kir Royale is a simple drink where the main ingredients are easy to notice. Choose it when you want clarity, not a layered or highly decorated cocktail. The listed serve is about 13.1% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Kir Royale if...

Skip Kir Royale if you want a layered drink with many modifiers. Simple spirit-led cocktails put the main ingredients on display and leave little room to hide imbalance.

About this drink

The Kir Royale is the sparkling-wine variation of the Kir, replacing still white wine with Champagne or another sparkling wine. Its origin is best understood through the Burgundy aperitif tradition rather than as a separate bartender invention.

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

Can I make a Kir Royale at home?
Yes. The Kir Royale uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Champagne Flute. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.