Cardinal
Red wine with crème de cassis. A Kir made with red wine, also called a Communard.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 120 ml Dry red wine
- 15 ml Crème de cassis
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 120 ml dry red wine into the glass
- Pour 15 ml crème de cassis into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Use a light, fruity red.
About the Cardinal
The wine family. Mixing wine with fruit, sugar and water is far older than the cocktail. Spanish sangria, the French Kir and the wine cups of Victorian England were all made to lighten wine and share it. These drinks are lower in alcohol and made for long afternoons.
Cardinal FAQ
What's in a Cardinal?
120 ml dry red wine, 15 ml crème de cassis.
How strong is a Cardinal?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Cardinal?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Cardinal in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
