Kir Imperial Cocktail

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Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin is a freelance lifestyle writer and recipe developer. Her expertise is in French cuisine, which she writes about and teaches.
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Updated on 11/20/20
Kir Imperial Cocktail

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck
Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 2 mins
Serving: 1 serving

This kir imperial recipe takes the classic black currant and Champagne cocktail and freshens it up with sweet-tart raspberry liqueur. This colorful cocktail with subtle berry flavor is a perfect choice to serve at sophisticated, retro-style soirees.

This kir imperial recipe makes 1 serving.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce Chambord (or raspberry liqueur)
  • 2 1/4 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Kir Imperial Cocktail ingredients

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  2. Add the raspberry liqueur to a Champagne flute.

    Add the raspberry liqueur to a Champagne flute

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  3. Pour the Champagne over it and serve immediately.

    Kir Imperial Cocktail in a Champagne flute

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck