Kir Royale
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kir Royale
< French: royal Kir
Example Sentences
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Horning suggests substituting raspberry flavors like Chambord for a twist on a French Martini or a Kir Royale.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
Consider the French Kir Royale, which consists of just black currant liqueur and champagne—it's almost always served neat.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 17, 2023
“My mother fled through Europe,” she marvels, “and half a century later I danced through it, Kir Royale in hand. How do you like that?”
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2020
Kir Royale: Some people make this with Chambord, a raspberry liqueur.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2015
Over a Kir Royale aperitif, bemused diners can enjoy a seminar in progress.
From Time Magazine Archive
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