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Kir and Kir Royale cocktail

Sometimes called the 'Kir Cocktail' but more properly termed 'Kir aperitif' or simply Kir, this drink consists of just two ingredients, crème de cassis...
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Cardinal Zin’s Avatar Cardinal Zin
4th September at 18:03
It is Kir Royal, not Kir Royale. Spelt correctly throughout this article except for the title. Also spelt incorrectly in the entry for the Kir Royal cocktail
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Carol Bridgeman’s Avatar Carol Bridgeman
14th February 2023 at 18:38
Simon, your website is so incredibly interesting. I had no idea about the story behind this rather delicious drink before reading this. It really makes so many cocktails come alive. Thank you!
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Jacques Merley’s Avatar Jacques Merley
24th August 2022 at 05:59
It’s rater Kir pêche (french for peach) than kir pêche.
Although un official some consider that comunard is made with red gamay beaujolais and cardinal is made with pinot noir burgundy wine
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
24th August 2022 at 07:21
Many thanks, Jacques. I've amended accordingly.
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