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Built · one serving

Kir

A simple French aperitif of dry white wine and blackcurrant liqueur.

Short answer

Kir is a built cocktail made with dry white wine and crème de cassis. A simple French aperitif of dry white wine and blackcurrant liqueur. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 3 minutes.
Time3 min
MethodBuilt
GlassWine
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Kir ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Kir ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry White Wine90 ml9 cl3 oz9 parts
Crème de Cassis10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Kir

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the wine, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the No garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure white wine, creme de cassis accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled wine.

  4. 04

    Pour the blackcurrant liqueur into the chilled glass first, top slowly with dry white wine, and stir once without adding ice.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while fresh.

Tasting profile

What does Kir taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Kir questions

What is in a Kir?

Kokto’s build uses dry white wine and crème de cassis.

How long does a Kir take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Kir prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a wine. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Kir alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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