Kir Normand
Crème de cassis topped with dry cider. Normandy's version of the Kir.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 5% ABV
Ingredients
- 15 ml Crème de cassis
- 150 ml Dry apple cider
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 15 ml crème de cassis into the glass
- Pour 150 ml Dry apple cider into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Use a dry French cider.
About the Kir Normand
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Kir Normand FAQ
What's in a Kir Normand?
15 ml crème de cassis, 150 ml dry apple cider.
How strong is a Kir Normand?
About 5% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Kir Normand?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Kir Normand in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
