# Kir

> Kir, the IBA official recipe: 90 ml dry white wine and 10 ml crème de cassis. Built in the glass and served in a wine glass.

Dry white wine with a splash of crème de cassis, named after Félix Kir, mayor of Dijon.

- IBA category: [IBA: Contemporary Classics](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/contemporary-classics/index.md)
- Main spirit: [Wine & sparkling cocktails](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/wine-cocktails/index.md)
- Method: Built (built straight in the glass)
- Glass: Wine glass
- Served: Straight up, no ice
- Strength: about 12.4% ABV once diluted by ice, about 0.7 standard drinks (14 g of alcohol each)
- Volume: 100 ml (3⅓ oz) before ice, about 100 ml in the glass
- Taste: Fruity

## Ingredients

Amounts are for one drink. Ounces use 30 ml to the ounce.

- 90 ml (3 oz) [Dry white wine](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/white-wine/index.md)
- 10 ml (⅓ oz) [Crème de cassis](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/ingredients/creme-de-cassis/index.md)

## Method

1. Pour Crème de Cassis into glass, top up with white wine.

## Garnish

None. IBA serves it without a garnish.

## Variations

- **Kir Royal**: Champagne instead of white wine.

## Source

- Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/kir/
- IBA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRZuuQow3hE
- Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice; brands vary.

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