Kir Royale
Unlike a kir, which is made with white wine, a kir royale is topped with sparkling wine.
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Credit: Todd Coleman
1/2 oz. crème de cassis
Blackberries, for garnish
Combine and serve in a champagne flute.
MAKES ONE COCKTAIL
I tried a variation of this cocktail called violette royale made with creme de violette instead of creme de cassis this weekend.
http://saveurdays.com/2012/01/09/upstairs-for-first-date-night-of-2012/
Stick to the cassis version.