Kir Royale
An elegant Champagne aperitif sweetened with a measure of creme de cassis. With just two components and no juice, it batches cleanly by holding the cassis dose constant per glass before topping with bubbles.
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How to make it
Built in the glass · Easy · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the creme de cassis to the flute glass.
- 2
Top with the champagne.
- 3
Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with lemon twist.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 0% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 20-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne | 60.0 oz | 1774 |
| Creme de cassis | 6.0 oz | 177 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Kir Royale FAQ
What's in a Kir Royale?
A classic Kir Royale is made with champagne, creme de cassis. It's built in the glass and served in a flute glass.
What is the ABV of a Kir Royale?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 12.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.17 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Kir Royale?
Neither — the Kir Royale is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Kir Royales for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.