Kir Impérial
Another year went by and it’s time to say goodbye to 2024! New hopes are ahead of us! Perhaps some dreams we had for this year didn’t come true but they’ll continue on for next year. As of tomorrow, each of us will individually start writing the first page of a 365-page book 📚!
If you’re hosting a party tonight or even want to celebrate the New Year ✨, there are many cocktails to make such as Holiday Punch, Negroni, Manhattan, Oaxacan Punch, Moonwalk Cocktail, 25th Hour, Blood Orange Martini, Pomegranate Punch, Aperol Spritz, Orange Sherbet Punch, Chocolate Martini, etc.
Another one that deserves its spot for any celebration is Kir Impérial! Similar to Kir Royal which is made with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and topped with champagne 🍾, this featured recipe is made with Chambord (raspberry liqueur) along with champagne.
I remembered my first Kir (see below for other variations). I didn’t have a big budget 💰 and used sparkling wine instead of champagne with the blackcurrant liqueur. This version is called Kir Pétillant. It was okay but not being a big fan of crème de cassis, I never gave it another try.
One year, my late friend Brigitte was hosting a New Year’s Eve party and didn’t know what to make with Chambord. I asked my fellow workers who were bartenders like me and one of them suggested we make Kir Impérial. Tada 👏!
The amount of raspberry liqueur used varies from one person to the next. I prefer ½ ounce while David likes 1 ounce. Sparkling wine can be used in lieu of champagne. I like to garnish each flute with a couple raspberries but orange 🍊 twists can be cute too!
Elegant 🥰, this super quick and easy tasty cocktail is incredibly smooth! It adds a nice touch to any festivity but can also be served at your next brunch. Raise your glasses to 2025 with this delicious Kir Royale! On behalf of my team , I wish you and your family a fabulous New Year!
Cheers!🥂
Check out these other variations…
– Kir Pêche: Peach liqueur and topped with white wine or sparkling wine
– Kir Pamplemousse: Red Grapefruit liqueur and champagne or sparkling wine
– Kir Berrichon: Blackberry liqueur aka Crème de Mûre and dry red wine.
– Kir Normand: Crème de Cassic and Pommeau de Normandie (or Calvados) topped with apple cider
Here are more great cocktail recipes for you to try… 😀
– Mistletoe Kiss
– Coco Cognac
– Vodka Yummmosa
– Homemade Holiday Eggnog
– Mulled Cider – Slow Cooker
– Dirty Dry Martini
– White Russian
– Paloma Cocktail
and for even more great smoothie, cocktail and alcohol-free beverage recipes 🧉🍹, click on this link… Recipe Category • Beverages
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Kir Impérial
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Ingredients
- 1/2 to 1 ounce Chambord liqueur, per glass Footnote
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne or sparkling wine
- 12 raspberries, for garnish tips & tricks
Directions
- In champagne flutes, pour in Chambord and top it up with Champagne or sparkling wine - it will get foamy on top so let it go down a little before refilling it with Champagne.
- Add a couple raspberries per glass as a garnish.
Notes
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