Where to find Crème de Cassis

Crème de Cassis (Blackcurrant Liqueur) is relatively easy to find in the USA and is a great staple to keep in your bar. Have you ever tried Crème de Cassis drizzled over vanilla ice cream? Amazing! You can find Crème de Cassis at most wine and spirit stores. Chambord (made with blackberries )can also be used.

Kir Royale without alcohol

The Classic Kir Royale is made with Crème de Cassis (a black currant Liqueur) and Champagne. That being said, you can make a non alcoholic version as well Champagne- substitute sparkling water Crème de Cassis - substitute with black currant syrup like this one from Teisseire on Frenchwink.com

What does Kir Royale taste like?

The touch of blackcurrant liqueur adds a delicious sweetness to dry champagne. The cocktail has the juiciness of red berries and the effervescence champagne. People that don't necessarily love dry Champagne will love this cocktail as it is lighter and easier to drink.

Is cassis the same as Chambord?

Crème de cassis is an intensely sweet liqueur made with blackcurrants that is made by many different brands. Chambord, is a brand of specialty liqueur made from blackberries, raspberries and blackcurrants that also blends other ingredients like vanilla and congnac. It is a little less sweet than the crème de cassis.

Why is Kir Royale Called Kir Royale?

A "Kir" is a cocktail made of white wine and crème de cassis named after a French Priest at the turn of the 20th century, Félix Kir. The "Royale" comes from elevating the cocktail with Champagne instead of white wine.

Kir Royale Cocktail - Le Chef's Wife

Name: Kir Royale Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 5 oz Champagne or Sparkling Wine (dry - not sweet); 1 tbsp Crème de Cassis Liqueur

Description

The Kir Royale Cocktail is chic and refreshing. My favorite cocktail, made with crème de cassis and champagne, as seen on Emily in Paris.

Ingredients

Scale

5 oz Champagne or Sparkling Wine (dry - not sweet)
1 tbsp Crème de Cassis Liqueur

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Instructions

Pour the Crème de Cassis Liqueur into the bottom of a champagne flute
Top with chilled Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Stir and serve immediately

It truly is as simple as that!

Notes

Le Chef's Wife Tip: Make sure you are using dry champagne (classified as Brut) or sparking wine for this recipe. The Crème de cassis is already quite sweet - if you use a sweet sparkling wine (demi-sec or doux) the drink will be much too sweet.