Kir Royale

The Kir Royal is a cocktail that has its origins in the town of Dijon, in the Burgundy region of France. The traditional recipe for a Kir Royal includes Crème de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur) and Champagne. It is typically served in a champagne flute and garnished with a twist of lemon peel. The drink was created in the 1940s by Canon Felix Kir, who was the mayor of Dijon, as a way to promote the use of Crème de cassis in cocktails. The Kir Royal is considered a classic cocktail, it's a variation of the Kir cocktail, a traditional French cocktail that is usually made with white wine and Crème de cassis. The Kir Royal is made by substituting the white wine for Champagne, which adds a new dimension of flavor and bubbles to the drink. The Crème de cassis gives the drink a sweet, fruity and berry flavor, while the Champagne adds a dry, crisp and effervescent note. The Kir Royal is considered a year-round drink, but it's more commonly consumed during the warmer months of the year, and it's also a popular choice as an aperitif.