Taste profile
Balanced, light, soft, and smooth.
Wine & SparklingEasyChampagne Flute
Cocktail guide
Kir Royale
Kir Royale combines Creme De Cassis, Champagne in a ordinary drink served in a champagne flute. It is a strong fit for brunch and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for brunch.
Quick fact
The Kir royal is a French cocktail, a variation on the Kir. It consists of crème de cassis topped with champagne, rather than the white wine used in traditional Kir. This apéritif is typically served in a flute glass.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
Pour Creme de cassis in glass, gently pour champagne on top
Method
Built
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Kir Royale is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Creme De Cassis, Champagne.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
✓Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Best for
Best for brunch.
Glassware
Champagne Flute
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor read
Expect a balanced profile with support from Creme De Cassis, Champagne.
Best pairing
Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.
Serving style
Serve in a champagne flute and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Kir Royale sits comfortably in the wine & sparkling cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
The Kir royal is a French cocktail, a variation on the Kir. It consists of crème de cassis topped with champagne, rather than the white wine used in traditional Kir. This apéritif is typically served in a flute glass.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Wine & Sparkling
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Champagne Flute
Method
Built
Updated
March 11, 2026
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Kir royal
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