How to Make a Kir and Kir Royal

Everyone loves a good cocktail. Learn how to make two popular French varieties--the Kir and the Kir Royal--in a few simple steps. Does this Spark an idea?

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Wine and champagne glasses
Creme de Cassis
White wine (preferably Burgundy)
Champagne

Instructions

How to Make a Kir and Kir Royal
- 1
  
  Pour one to two tablespoons of Creme de Cassis into an empty wine glass.
- 2
  
  Gently pour six ounces of white wine--traditional Kir's use Burgundy--on top of the Creme de Cassis.
- 3
  
  Drink and enjoy! You've just made a Kir!
- 4
  
  Take an empty champagne glass and add one part Creme de Cassis.
- 5
  
  Gently pour five parts champagne on top of the creme de Cassis.
- 6
  
  Drink and enjoy! You've just made a Kir Royal!

Tips & Warnings

Always pour the Creme de Cassis in prior to the alcohol. It makes for better taste.

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