Ep. 125: The Mayor’s Toast – Kir Royal
The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle · Redd Rock Music, LLC
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Show Notes
Raise your flute for France's most elegant aperitif! Uncle Brad and Jules explore the Kir Royal, a sparkling symphony of crème de cassis and champagne that transforms any moment into a celebration. Brad walks listeners through the classic recipe and its surprisingly political origins - from a pragmatic Burgundian mayor's clever marketing to Parisian cafe culture. Jules shakes things up with Tia Barrett's inventive riff, marrying blueberry pomegranate juice, vodka, vanilla, and St.-Germain for a modern twist on the blackcurrant classic. Whether you're toasting with vintage Bollinger or smart-shopping at your local wine shop, Jules wraps the episode with essential champagne-buying tips that'll help you navigate labels, prices, and styles with confidence. Pop the cork and discover why this French favorite has enchanted drinkers for generations.
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Kir Royal
Glass: Chilled flute glass
Garnish: raspberry / blackberry / currant berries
Directions & Ingredients
In chilled flute glass add:
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Chilled champagne (halfway)
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½ oz of creme de cassis
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Top off with champagne
Add garnish raspberry, blackberry, or current berries
Tia Barrett’s Riff
Glass: Chilled flute glass
Garnish: raspberry / blackberry / currant berries
Directions & Ingredients
In chilled flute glass add:
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1 oz. Pom blueberry pomegranate juice
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½ oz. Vodka
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½ oz. Giffard Vanille de Madagascar
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¼ oz. St-Germain
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Top off with champagne
Add garnish raspberry, blackberry, or current berries
TIP: Buying champagne
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