Kir Imperial
Champagne with raspberry liqueur. A raspberry cousin of the Kir Royale.
Built in glass · Champagne flute · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 15 ml Raspberry liqueur
- 120 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Raspberry (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 15 ml raspberry liqueur into the glass
- Top with 120 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Stir once
- Garnish
Tip
Pour the liqueur first.
About the Kir Imperial
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Kir Imperial FAQ
What's in a Kir Imperial?
15 ml raspberry liqueur, 120 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with raspberry.
How strong is a Kir Imperial?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Kir Imperial?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Kir Imperial in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
