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Kir Breton in a wine glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Kir Breton recipe

Also known as Kir Normand

BuiltWine glassCubed ice6% ABV95 kcal

The Kir Breton is a built cocktail from France, made with crème de cassis and cider, served in a wine glass over ice. It is sparkling.

Strength: about 5.6% ABV in the glass, roughly 7 g of alcohol and about 95 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Kir Breton ingredients

Crème de cassis15 ml (½ oz)
Cidertop up, about 120 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Kir Breton

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Wine glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
None
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Kir Breton: quick answers

How strong is a Kir Breton?
About 5.6% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 7 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Kir Breton?
About 95 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Kir Breton served in?
A wine glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Kir Breton have?
2 in total: crème de cassis and cider. Simple enough to make at home.

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