
Kir Pétillant
ClassicCrème de cassis topped with sparkling wine.
Before DinnerLow-ABVFruitySparkling
2 minEasyLight
Dark blackcurrant sweetness against crisp, dry bubbles, with a lemon twist adding lift. Fruity, light, and easy.
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz Crème de Cassis
- Sparkling Wine to top
- Lemon twist · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the crème de cassis to a chilled Champagne flute.
- 2
Top slowly with cold sparkling wine.
- 3
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
The Story
Kir Pétillant is the sparkling form of the Burgundian Kir, which began as white wine with a little crème de cassis. Made with a dry sparkling wine instead of still, it sits just below the Kir Royale, which is made with Champagne.
Glass · FluteGarnish · Lemon twist