jimp@dartvax.UUCP (Jim Perry) (06/25/85)
> KIR: > > Put one cube of sugar in the bottom of a champagne goblet. Drip > some Angostura bitter on it, about 4 drops. Add champagne(but > not anything good like Louis Rodeger Crystal, that would be a waste!) > > Also try cassis(currant liquor) and champagne. > > One of the above is called Kir Royale, Anybody know which? > > In vino veritas! Actually, traditional Kir is made with white wine (whatever's behind the bar) and creme de cassis. Kir Royale is made with champagne and Chambord, although I've also seen this used to refer to a Kir made with champagne and creme de cassis (usually called "Champagne Kir"). The first drink you describe is a "Champagne Cocktail" -- once very popular, but less so now.