Variations
Besides the basic Kir, a number of variations exist:
- Kir Royale - made with Champagne
- Kir Pétillant - made with sparkling wine
- Communard/Cardinal - made with red wine instead of white
- Kir Impérial - made with raspberry liqueur instead of cassis, and Champagne
- Kir Normand - made with Normandy cider instead of wine.
- Kir Breton - made with Breton cider instead of wine.
- Cidre Royale - made with cider instead of wine, with a measure of calvados added.
- Hibiscus Royale - made with sparkling wine, peach liqueur, raspberry liqueur, and an edible hibiscus flower. Also found with sparkling wine and pear schnapps.
- Kir Pêche - made with peach liqueur.
- Kir Pamplemousse - made with red grapefruit liqueur and sparkling white wine, which gives a slightly tart alternative.
- Tarantino - made with lager or light ale ("kir-beer").
- Pink Russian - made with milk instead of wine.
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