The Whisky Highball
Kir Royale
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Gabriel Boudier de Dijon
- 5½ ounces cold, dry
Method
Pour the crème de cassis into a chilled flute, then pour in the Champagne and quickly dip the barspoon into the glass to gently mix the Champagne with the cocktail. No garnish.
History
A champagne variant of the Kir, itself named for Félix Kir, a mayor of Dijon, France, who popularized mixing crème de cassis with the region's white wine after World War II.
Web alternative
Kir Royale
Ingredients
- 1 part Creme de Cassis
- 5 parts Champagne
Method
Build the ingredients in a champagne flute, then finish with the listed garnish.