How To Make a Kir Royale
- December 3, 2007
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Produced by
Howcast Media
Directed by
Kevin Hall
Voice-Over Artist
Georgia Haege
Production Designer
Karin Olsen
Music
Edison Music Corp
Art Director
Dew Gueramian
A variant of a Kir, named for the French mayor who sweetened his white wine with a black currant liqueur, the Royale replaces wine with Champagne for a simple but elegant pleasure.
You Will Need
- Champagne
- 1/2 oz. black currant liqueur
- A champagne flute
- A long spoon
Step 1: Chill flute
Chill the flute by filling it with ice and water and setting it aside for a few minutes, or by placing it in the fridge or freezer a couple hours ahead of time.
Step 2: Toss out ice & add liqueur
Toss out the ice and water and add the liqueur.
The proportions of liqueur to Champagne is traditionally about one to five—slightly less for a drier cocktail, more for a sweeter one.
Step 3: Fill glass with champagne
Slowly fill the glass about ¾ full with champagne.
Step 4: Stir cocktail
Gently stir the cocktail few times with the bar spoon once the champagne settles.
For a layered cocktail, add the Champagne to the glass first and then gently pour in the liqueur, which will settle to the bottom.
Step 5: Top off glass & serve
Top off the glass with a bit more Champagne, and serve.
Black currant liqueur, like so many other spirits, was first produced by French monks. It was used to treat jaundice.
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Comments (1)
This beautiful lady has done the video well thanks and you look fantastic too just as the Kir Royale you made
over 2 years ago by chandiwicks
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