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Kir

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If wine’s your tipple of choice and think cocktails are too much hassle, then we might just have the perfect compromise – the Kir cocktail. It’s made by mixing white wine and blackcurrant liqueur together and while it sounds too simple to be true, one thing we can guarantee is that it doesn’t compromise on flavour.
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About this recipe

When it comes to Kir, there’s no shaking, muddling or mashing to distract you from your guests, and almost any white wine goes perfectly with the lovely juicy fruit of the liqueur. You can let the evening begin as soon as they arrive – and end with less washing up! As you don’t need many tools or ingredients to mix it up, it’s perfect for picnics or any summer outing. As it’s so delicious, it’s just as ideal when you throw the terrace doors open for your wedding reception. Just be kir-ful not to get any of that dark richness on the dress. For this simply delicious cocktail, which is the best of both worlds, you have to thank none other than Felix Kir, a former mayor of Dijon. Although you might not have heard the name before, you may have seen those signs when you drive into town that say: ‘twinned with Aix-les-Bains’? He came up with the idea for this, and thankfully for us, it wasn’t his only moment of inspiration. This twinning meant hosting many a reception with lots of international guests – and of course they were after a good drink. The story goes that he originally wanted to serve them red wine, but had unfortunately run out. The ever-intrepid Kir looked around for some kind of replacement – and came up with this red-coloured ‘wine’ to serve to visiting dignitaries. They loved it. And to this day Kir is a great cocktail in its own right – and best twinned with your favourite party.

Ingredients for

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100ml.
Blossom Hill Sun-Kissed White
100ml.
Crème De Cassis
➤ 2.5 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

1 x
Wine Glass
1 x
Bar spoon

How to make

Pour crème de cassis into a glass.

Pour 10ml crème de cassis into a wine glass.
Add white wine.

Add 100ml Blossom Hill Sun-Kissed White wine.
Stir well.

Using a bar spoon, stir the drink thoroughly until the two liquids combine.

Grab a bite

Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.
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