Kitchen Notes No. 1

Kir Royale & Kir Impériale

Two expressions of the same champagne cocktail, differentiated only by the liqueur used. Familiar in structure, with just enough variation to feel considered.

Kir Royale

1/2 oz creme de cassis

Kir Impériale

1/2 oz raspberry liqueur

Ingredients

Chilled Champagne (4 1/2–5 oz per glass)

Fresh raspberries (optional)

Method

For each drink, pour the liqueur into a chilled flute. Top slowly with Champagne, allowing the color to develop naturally without stirring. Add raspberries if using and serve immediately.