Kir Royale

Pronunciation: /kɪr rɔɪˈæl/

Definitions of Kir royale

noun a cocktail made with crème de cassis and champagne

Example Sentences

A1 I would like to try a Kir royale, please.

A2 The bartender recommended a Kir royale as a special cocktail.

B1 I learned how to make a Kir royale at a mixology class.

B2 The Kir royale I had at the fancy restaurant was perfectly balanced.

C1 The Kir royale is a classic French cocktail made with champagne and crème de cassis.

C2 The Kir royale served at the exclusive event was made with top-quality ingredients and garnished with fresh berries.

Examples of Kir royale in a Sentence

formal At the elegant cocktail party, guests were served Kir royale upon arrival.

informal Let's order some Kir royales at the bar, they're so delicious!

slang I'm craving a Kir royale right now, it's my go-to drink for a fancy night out.

figurative The sunset looked like a Kir royale in the sky, with its deep red and purple hues.

Grammatical Forms of Kir royale

• plural: Kirs royale
• comparative: more Kir royale
• superlative: most Kir royale
• present tense: enjoy Kir royale
• future tense: will drink Kir royale
• perfect tense: have drunk Kir royale
• continuous tense: is drinking Kir royale
• singular: Kir royale
• positive degree: very Kir royale
• infinitive: to drink Kir royale
• gerund: drinking Kir royale
• participle: drunk Kir royale

Origin and Evolution of Kir royale

First Known Use: 1941 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The Kir Royale is a variation of the Kir cocktail, which was created in Burgundy, France.

Evolution of the word: The Kir cocktail was named after Félix Kir, a priest and mayor of Dijon who popularized the drink. The addition of crème de cassis to the traditional Kir cocktail to create the Kir Royale is a more recent development, likely to add a touch of luxury to the original drink.