Directions

Pour the Crème de Cassis in a Wine Glass

Top with White Wine

The KIR was invented in the 1800’s and used to called Blac-Cassis. It was renamed after Félix Kir, who was the major of Dijon, France. I don’t know who the name is usually spelled in all capitol letters though. If you use Champagne it is a KIR Royal. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Spritzer

Ingredients

3 Parts	White Wine
1 Part	Soda Water
Garnish	Lemon Wheel (or Lime/Orange)

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Highball or Large Wine Glass over Ice
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lemon Wheel and Straw

The Spritzer is one of the oldest Wine Cocktails. The Drink was invented in Austria because the Wine was too strong for some. The name comes from the Austrian dialect of German word “Gespritzter,” meaning “Squirt.” The Venetian Spritz is derived from this Drink.