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This fruity and fizzy Kir Royale is a show stopper and a great addition to any celebration or special event.

The shot of Chambord provides a pretty pink hue with flavors of raspberries which I decided to accentuate with additional raspberries as a garnish.

Celebrate with a Kir Royale champagne cocktail

kir-royale-recipe-chambord-champagne-6010200 We enjoy letting the raspberries float in the drink. They infuse nicely and make a delightful little bite while you sip your drink. If you prefer, you may also put the raspberries on a cocktail pick and rest it in or across the top of the glass.

If you aren’t familiar with this classy cocktail, it’s a delicious French aperitif made with berry flavored liquor.

While the classic recipe calls for crème de cassis (a black currant liqueur), this recipe uses Chambord, a raspberry-based liquor that provides richness and sophistication.

You can also make your own version of this cocktail by using whatever berry liqueur you prefer or have on hand.

With this tasty and classy cocktail on hand, you can guarantee that your next special event will be celebrated in style!

Ingredients to make a Kir Royale:

To make a Kir Royale, you’ll need champagne, raspberries, and Chambord liqueur. You may also use a black currant flavored liqueur if you’d like.

  • Champagne – we used Moet & Chandon’s Ice Imperial since that’s great for summertime champagne cocktails
  • Chambord – or your other favorite raspberry flavored liqueur
  • Raspberries – we used fresh, but you can use frozen raspberries if you wish

To make the drink, you will also need: a measuring cup or jigger and champagne glasses. You may wish to put some raspberries on a cocktail pick too.

Pro Tip: If you intend serving this Kir Royale to a crowd for a toast then make sure the champagne and liquor are well chilled in advance to prevent it from going flat too soon.

It definitely helps to keep the bubbles last if all the ingredients are icy cold. I’d even go so far as to say that you’d benefit from chilling the champagnes glasses too!

Can I make a Kir Royale with prosecco or cava?

Yes! You may use any sparkling white wine, prosecco, or cava to make the drink. It will taste great. 

Can I serve this champagne cocktail without the alcohol?

Yes, you can! And you can still enjoy it like a glass of bubbly.

Replace the champagne with sparkling white grape juice.

Replace the Chambord with raspberry puree or syrup. Otherwise follow the instructions as below.

Served chilled, the Kir Royale is perfect for any time you want to celebrate.

How to make a Kir Royale:

The great news is that this is one of the easiest cocktails you can make, and it’s always a crowd pleaser. It’s perfect for parties because of its great taste, elegance, and sheer simplicity.

Begin by pouring champagne into a champagne flute. You want to pour the champagne about three-quarters of the way full. If you’re measuring, that’s about 4 ounces unless you’re using an extra large flute.

Pour a shot of Chambord into the champagne. The Chambord will settle a bit and turn the drink a beautiful pink color.

Add a raspberry garnish and enjoy! 

If you’re serving several glasses at a time, you can line up the the glasses in a row or on a serving tray. Then pour the champagne in each glass as you go down the row. Follow up with pouring the Chambord in each glass. Garnish and serve!

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Try it and share!

Please let us know how you enjoy our recipe. If you make it yourself, please let us know on Pinterest that you tried it and tag us with #champagneandcoconuts on your Instagram photo. 

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kir-royale-champagne-cocktail-recipe-9770074 One of our favorite champagne cocktails, the Kir Royale is a delight. Our recipe is made with Chambord, a delicious raspberry flavored liqueur. jenniferhquisenberry A classic French champagne cocktail, the Kir Royale is perfect to enjoy anytime for your celebrations. We make ours with champagne and Chambord, but you may also use creme de cassis or another raspberry liqueur. Garnished with fresh raspberries, this drink is perfect for brunches, celebrations, weddings, and of course, to toast the New Year on New Year’s Eve.

  • 4 oz Champagne
  • 1 oz Chambord
  • Raspberries for garnish
  • Fill a champagne glass 3/4 of the way full with chilled champagne. About 4 ounces, depending on the size of the glass.
  • Pour in 1 shot of Chambord
  • Garnish with raspberries. Serve & enjoy.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.You may substitute creme de cassis or another raspberry or blackcurrant flavored liquor for the Chamboard.You may also use prosecco, cava or another sparkling wine in place of the champagne.