Kir RoyalevsPoinsettia
Which one fits your taste?
Kir Royale
A French aperitif of crème de cassis topped with sparkling champagne for a berry-tinted fizz.
Poinsettia
A festive, cranberry-tinted champagne cocktail with a touch of orange liqueur.
Kir Royale
Poinsettia
Base
champagne
champagne
Glassware
Champagne flute
Champagne flute
Flavor Notes
sweet, refreshing
sweet, refreshing
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Kir Royale and Poinsettia share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and light and refreshing. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (champagne vs. champagne) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.