Virgin Kir Royale
Sparkling grape juice and blackcurrant — the non-alcoholic Kir Royale, the original named for Dijon's mayor Félix Kir (1945–1968).
- ¾ ozblackcurrant syrup(or cassis syrup)
- 5 ozsparkling water(or NA sparkling wine)
- fresh blackberries, lemon twistgarnish
- 1Pour blackcurrant syrup into flute
- 2Slowly top with chilled sparkling water
- 3Do not stir - let it create gradient effect
- 4Garnish with fresh blackberries
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The Virgin Kir Royale is a non-alcoholic interpretation of the elegant French aperitif — Champagne with a small amount of blackcurrant liqueur (creme de cassis) — which was popularized by Felix Kir, the mayor of Dijon in Burgundy from 1945 to 1968, who served the local combination of white wine and creme de cassis (called Kir) to dignitaries and official visitors. The Kir Royale substitutes Champagne for sparkling wine. The Virgin version typically combines sparkling grape juice or premium sparkling water with blackcurrant cordial or blackcurrant juice, reproducing the violet-crimson color and the cassis's distinctive sharp berry sweetness. The result maintains the visual elegance of a champagne flute with dark fruit color that defines the original's striking appearance, making it one of the most elegant non-alcoholic aperitif options.
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