Kir Royale Recipe and Emily in Paris
Are you a fan of the Netflix show Emily in Paris? Set in Paris and causing a stir with each new season, viewers seem to either love the fun quirky show set in Paris or on the other hand, think it's a rather lame portrayal of life in Paris. Either way it's hugely popular, and even many Parisians love the way it showcases their beautiful city. I've had taxi drivers gush over the series to me, professional photographers show me film locations and hotel staff suggest places I could visit that are in the series.
"The perfect drink to sip and do nothing..." - Luc, Emily in Paris - Season 3
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Emily in Paris - Season 3
Dedicated fans anxiously wait for each new season, and in December 2022 Emily in Paris - Season 3 launched onto our screens. As well as new fashion and film locations to swoon over, viewers have been won over by a drink enjoyed by Emily. She was spotted with her friends drinking a ruby-hued cocktail during a scene below the Ferris wheel at the Place de la Concorde. This drink, that has made it onto Twitter feeds, blog posts and is being asked for in bars and cafés around the world is the Kir Royale.
Kir Royale - A Favourite in France
While nothing new to those of us who live in France, the drink is now being enjoyed by people across the world thanks to the show. An easy cocktail to make, the Kir Royale is a variation on the Kir. In fact, there is a local variation in my region of Brittany that is called a Kir Breton and it's readily available on restaurant and crêperie menus and at Tabacs.
A regular drink at my home at mealtimes and when friends visit, it's also our go-to drink every Sunday when my friends get together for our traditional long-lunch. Even though the Kir Royale is often served as a celebratory drink, we think getting together and enjoying each other's company over delicious food and long conversations, is worthy of fizz and celebration!
The Kir Royale is made with Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped with Champagne and served in a flute glass. Below I've got the instructions on how to make a Kir Traditional and it's different drink variations including the Kir Royale. Usually though, my friends and I just pour 'a dash' of Crème de Cassis into a glass and top with either dry white, Champagne or cider and... Voila!
Kir Traditional Recipe
Using Crème de Cassis and white wine this is the classic drink and at my local Tabac and nearby brasserie, it's served in a white wine glass.
Ingredients and Method
- 4 1/2 ounces chilled Aligoté (or other dry wine)
- 3/4 ounce Crème de Cassis
- Add Crème de Cassis to your glass and top with Aligoté (or any dry white wine)
Kir Royale Recipe
This apéritif uses Crème de Cassis and Champagne and is served in a flute glass.
Ingredients and Method
- 3 ounces Champagne
- 1/3 ounce Crème de Cassis
- Add Crème de Cassis to your glass and top with Champagne
Kir Breton Recipe
This traditional Breton drink uses Crème de Cassis and Breton cider and is served in either a white wine glass or flute glass.
Ingredients and Method
- 3 ounces chilled Brut Breton Cider
- 1/3 ounce Crème de Cassis
- Add Crème de Cassis to your glass and top with Brut Breton Cider
History of the Kir Traditional
“According to Post Magazine, the drink was created by Félix Kir, a Catholic priest and member of the French Resistance during WWII and mayor of the town of Dijon. During his time, the Nazis invaded Burgundy and confiscated much of the community's red wine. But Kir was dedicated to keeping the French way of life alive. So, according to Chilled Magazine, Kir cobbled together a drink made of local dry white wine, Aligoté, and crème de cassis, which made it look almost like their beloved red wines. Post Magazine added, Kir wanted to promote the drink in the "aftermath of the war, when, for a time, only inferior Burgundy white wines were widely available. He is said to have advocated the use of crème de cassis to disguise their shortcomings." - foodandwine.com
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