The Kir Royale is a popular pre-dinner apértif in France where both Champagne and Crème de Cassis are readily available. The ...

I ordered a kir royale on a whim, liking the sound of cassis berries and champagne together. And when it got to the table, all dark purple bubbles and effervescent moments, I immediately fell in love.

Crème de cassis is most well-known as being an ingredient in Kir and Kir Royale cocktails, but if you're feeling brave, try it on its own as an after-dinner drink.

I was already thinking bubbles for a cocktail when I remembered a classic 2-ingredient French drink that would be ideal for our get-together: the kir royale. It’s fizzy, which says holidays and ...