I can't imagine Sunday brunch or a proper french feast without Kir Royale. My french friends Pierre and Yveline introduced me to it few years ago, and it's been my favorite apéritif and special Sunday treat ever since. Kir Royal, a champagne mixed with black currant liqueur-Creme de Cassis, is a variation of a famous Kir, where white wine is used instead of sparkling. Originally called "blanc-cassis", Kir gets its name after Felix Kir, a french catholic priest and a WWII resistance fighter, who later was elected a mayor of Dijon in Burgundy. There are many different versions of this cocktail, but Kir Royale and Kir Imperial, which is made with raspberry liqueur-Creme de Framboise, in my opinion are best.
To prepare Kir Royale or Kir Imperial you will need:
Creme de Cassis or Creme de Framboise
Champagne or sparkling wine
lemon zest or fresh raspberries(optional)
champagne flutes
directions
Pour small amount of Creme de Cassis(for Kir Royale) or Creme de Framboise(Kir Imperial) depending on how sweet you would like it, some taste testing is recommended. Top it off with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist(for Kir Royal) or fresh raspberries(for Kir Imperial). Enjoy!
Cheers!
I seriously love Kir Royale--it always feels so celebratory and looks gorgeous on a table. Beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteI so agree, it does feel special whenever Kir Royale is being served :)
ReplyDeleteYum! This is my favorite brunch or cocktail party drink too. So good and feels so fancy. And I really like your dress :D
ReplyDeletethat sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteI love a Kir Royale on occasion.
ReplyDeleteI have a fabulous story about them...I must share with you one day!
I love Kir! That is such a delightful drink.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Oh dear I have never tried that and I'm a big Champagne lover. Next Sunday that's what you can find me doing :)
ReplyDeleteAnna
I love it! :) especially with crème de framboise
ReplyDeleteI like that taste testing is recommended :)
ReplyDeleteI love it how you make even putting a simple drink together look so elegant and whimsical :D
ReplyDelete*kisses* HH
You look as elegant as the drinks. I must try it with the framboise.
ReplyDeleteYou know you're having an amazing brunch if Kir Royale is being served!
ReplyDeleteI love Kir Royale, it is my New Years drink. I think I may have to move it up in the calendar after seeing your beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteI love this drink! It holds a special place in my heart because some anonymous person bought me one at a little french place and never disclosed his identity (I had ordered it). Isn't that romantic? I think I might have to try making one at home too :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple and yet delicious drink. Love that dress btw :)
ReplyDeleteMy two favourite drinks.... Kir royale and White peach bellini. Yumm! This looks good and reminds me that i WANT ONE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteM, whenever I think of Kir Royales I think of upstairs at Chez Panisse - one of my favorite places on earth! Thanks for taking me there this morning:)
ReplyDeleteE
i love all your drink posts. makes me want to have drinks with you one of these days. i hope you do a cocktail book some day. it will be fabulous. btw, i have that same dress in the back of my closet. i need to bust it out. it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeletePhyllis, doesn't this dress photograph well? Mine was stuck in the back of the closet for years, too.
ReplyDelete:)
Brilliant! I too wish we could have drink one of these days
ReplyDeleteKir Royal is wonderful. I am glad you liked it. And you photographed it perfectly!
ReplyDelete