Champagne · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Kir Royale

Best suited to drinkers who like fruity, sparkling and dry. What follows is a lean, light body with a light in strength centre. The finish makes more sense for slow tasting than for drinking quickly. The fruity character remains noticeable into the finish rather than disappearing after the first sip. Canapés and Soft cheese are the first pairing directions in the index, while Death in the Afternoon offers a useful comparison.

FruitySparklingDry

APPROX. ABV: 13%
STRENGTH: 2/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness0

Sourness1

Strength2

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity4

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Champagne

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method: Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Canapés

02Soft cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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