KIR

This cocktail is perfect for a tasty snack.

Although many think that the cocktail was invented by Felix Kir (1876-1968) at the end of World War II, Kir only lent his name in 1951 for an advertising campaign launched bythe company Lagoute Lejay, inventor of the crème cassis, and Kir ® brand patented in March 1952.

Born in the French Burgundy, Kir was a priest and canon in 1940, after the flight of the mayor of Dijon by the arrival of the Germans, was appointed in his place.

As mayor of the city, reported to promote the famous aperitif white wine of the region, serving in the municipal facilities.

Until then the Kir aperitif was a very popular not only in Burgundy and known as blanccassis. Subsequently created his version Kir Royal, which was made with champagneinstead of white wine and is the currently preferred.

INGREDIENTS:

• Cassis Liquor
• White wine
• Ice

PREPARATION:

1. Nearest ice in a cup
2. When cool roll the ice and water from the cup and adds a measure of liqueur Cassiscompleting the drink with cold white wine.
3. You can decorate with a cherry

And to make the Kir Royal is replaced only white wine with champagne

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