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Kir Impérial in a flute, drawn with its ingredient layers

Kir Impérial recipe

Also known as Chambord Royale

BuiltFluteNo ice12% ABV

The Kir Impérial is a built cocktail, made with raspberry liqueur and Champagne, served in a flute.

Strength: about 12% ABV in the glass, roughly 13 g of alcohol and about 130 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

The Kir Royal made with raspberry liqueur in place of cassis.

Kir Impérial ingredients

Raspberry liqueur15 ml (½ oz)
Champagne120 ml (4 oz)

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 Impérial

  1. Fill a flute with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a raspberry.
Glass
Flute
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Raspberry
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Kir Impérial: quick answers

How strong is a Kir Impérial?
About 12% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 13 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Kir Impérial?
About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Kir Impérial served in?
A flute, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Kir Impérial have?
2 in total: raspberry liqueur and Champagne. Simple enough to make at home.

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