What does it taste like?

Kir combines the crispness of dry white wine with the sweet berry flavor of blackcurrant liqueur, resulting in a balanced, slightly sweet taste and an inviting purplish-red hue, making it an elegant aperitif.

Kir · Recipe & Method

Kir

Kir is named after French priest and World War II resistance hero Félix Kir. It is made by mixing dry white wine and blackcurrant liqueur. Félix Kir, as the mayor of Dijon, promoted this local specialty to help revitalize the Burgundy economy after the war. The champagne version, 'Kir Royal,' is a more luxurious variant.

Flavor: Kir combines the crispness of dry white wine with the sweet berry flavor of blackcurrant liqueur, resulting in a balanced, slightly sweet taste and an inviting purplish-red hue, making it an elegant aperitif.
Difficulty: Easy
Glassware: White wine glass

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RECIPE

Ingredients

2 ingredients

01Dry White Wine90ml

02Blackcurrant Liqueur10ml

02 · METHOD

Method

01
Pour the blackcurrant liqueur into the glass, then add the dry white wine.
02
Note: For Kir Royal - use champagne instead of white wine

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?: Kir combines the crispness of dry white wine with the sweet berry flavor of blackcurrant liqueur, resulting in a balanced, slightly sweet taste and an inviting purplish-red hue, making it an elegant aperitif.
Which glass should I use?: White wine glass
Is it beginner-friendly?: Easy