recette-kir

The real recipe for Kir Bourguignon!

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The Editor

Kir is the favorite aperitif of many people from Dijon. It is a traditional cocktail made with creme de cassis and white wine. It is named after the famous Chanoine Felix Kir, deputy mayor of Dijon from May 1945 to April 1968.

3 things to know about Kir Bourguignon:

  • The most Burgundian way to order it in a bar or restaurant is like this: "Un blanc cas' s'il vous plaît"
  • The worst offense for a Burgundian on vacation in the south of France is when a bartender asks him: "A kir with what?". Because a kir is always with crème de cassis! A peach kir or a cherry kir, that doesn't exist!
  • You judge a good kir by its color, it's almost violet. For that, you need the right amount of crème de cassis.

So, here is the one and only true recipe for Kir Bourguignon:

  • Minimum 4 cl of Crème de Cassis from Dijon
  • Approximately 16 cl of Burgundy Aligoté White Wine

Do you know the variant from our Champagne friends? It's the kir royal, where you replace the aligoté white wine with champagne.

Kir Cassis

Drinking alcohol can be harmful to your health, so remember to drink responsibly! 🍹🌿✨