Kir

This classic French drink has a long history under its original name (“Vin Blanc Cassis”), but it achieved global fame after World War II. The mayor of Dijon, France – Canon Felix Kir, a celebrated resistance fighter during the war – served this to countless diplomats and heads of state in the postwar years. The folks he served came home with a taste for what they called “Kirs,” and a family of cocktails was born.

Ingredients
- 5 parts White wine
- ½ part Crème de cassis
Instructions
Build in the order given in a wine glass or champagne flute. Garnish with a lemon twist if you have it.


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