Kir
A simple, elegant French aperitif tinting crisp white wine with a splash of cassis.
Sangria
A fruit-laden, chilled red wine punch spiked with brandy and orange liqueur.
Kir
Sangria
Base
wine
wine
Glassware
Wine glass
Wine glass
Flavor Notes
sweet, refreshing
sweet, refreshing
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Kir and Sangria share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and light and refreshing. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (wine vs. wine) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.