The Skinny Kir Royal with Blueberries is an elegant and fizzy cocktail with sparkling wine and a splash of black currant syrup. It’s the perfect drink for any celebration.
This version of Kir Royal is skinny because I’ve used a simple blackcurrant syrup (0% alcohol) instead of blackcurrant liquor or cream (Chambord is approx. 20% alcohol). Also, this syrup has more sugar, making these two colours a fun-looking glass. The liquor will mix more and more while you drink it, changing the flavour. You cannot achieve the separation of colours with the liquor.
Many Types of Kir
Kir Royal is a classic cocktail from France, the little brother of Kir, which is made with white wine. The cassis cream or syrup was added to neutralize the acidity of certain dry wines. Many variations go from Kir Breton (with cider instead of wine) to Cardinal (made with red wine). Every Kir is an Aperitif (or Apero), which means to drink before a meal, a ‘stomach starter,’ they say! Often written as Kir Royale in the web-o-sphere; I have no clue why the ‘e‘ appeared since the word Kir is masculine…
Blueberry Fun
I’ve made the original recipe slightly different and added some dried blueberries, which dance up and down the glass—taking me back to my Physics classes. Also, I’ve used syrup instead of liquor or cassis, which is acceptable in the original recipe. It was one or the other. The idea is to cut the acidity with the sugar from the liquor/syrup. If you ask me, I would prefer the syrup to get this two-coloured drink, as it is much more pleasing to the eyes and fun to change the taste of each sip. So, if you have a dinner party to organize and want to impress your guests…with a fun, light and bubbly drink, this is the way to go.
Other Fizzy Drinks
Kir Royal with Blueberries
Ingredients
Per Glass
- 8 parts Champagne (or Cava bottle)
- 2 parts blackcurrant syrup ( or Chambord)
- blueberries (dry, fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Add the blueberries first.
- Pour in the Champagne (Cava or Prosecco).
- Add 2 tbsp of blackcurrant syrup (or creme de cassis Chambord).
Notes
Nutrition
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8 Comments
Kir Royal is one of my favorites, love it 🙂
Try with the blueberries next time; so fun!
Wow never heard of this cocktail before but it looks gorgeous. Excellent photo you managed to capture there as well. As always, great work (:
Thanks a lot!
I have been making it for years and everyone appreciates the separation between the two Color’s liquor and wine
The separation occurs when you use the black current syrup, as it’s sweeter.
Thanks for sharing! Absolutely one of the most delicious cocktails, specially with blueberries!
I know! Love those dancing up and down blueberries in there!