The Blackberry Royal is a fresh take on the classic Kir Royale, a French cocktail made of Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and Champagne. The Kir Royale dates back to the post Second World War era, where Félix Kir, the mayor of Dijon, served the Kir cocktail to visiting representatives. Kir started as a mix of Crème de Cassis and white wine. As the drink grew in popularity, variations spread throughout France including the Kir Royale, Kir Pêche (peach) and Kir Impérial (raspberry). This Blackberry Royal is flavored with a Blackberry Shrub, a mixture of blackberry juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar and rosemary. The shrub provides a complex sweet-tart flavor with a woodsy note from the rosemary. The finished cocktail is well balanced, light and oh so refreshing. Continue reading for the recipe.
- Lemon wedge
- 1 oz. Blackberry Shrub
- Sparkling wine or Champagne, chilled
- Squeeze lemon into the bottom of a champagne flute (or a long and narrow wine glass). Pour in 1 oz. of Blackberry Shrub. Top off with sparkling wine or Champagne, stirring gently to combine.
Very tasty concoction…I could drink these all day long if I could. Give me an umbrella and a beach and this drink…oh so happy!
B – Where do you get your fancy glasses? I’m in love with the stems on these!
These are actually from west elm! It is a little difficult to see some of the details, but the top part looks like a plastic cup
Thanks Krystal!
I still love the wine glass!! I might have to make a trip to your fave store the next time I’m in SD.
It looks awesome, Brandon. I’ll take…a few
Thanks Averie!
Ok, this is seriously my kind of drink! I could use one right now, since they grandparents took the kids for 2 days!
this is great for parties with friends.
Wow your photos are incredible! The colors really pop. Looks so yummy
oooooooh…I can’t wait to try this!!
I just followed your link to blackberry shrub and picked up a good tip. I’ve never heard of drinking vinegars and I haven’t thought of adding vinegar to a beverage before. Thanks! You take great photos.