French Spirits

If you’ve traveled to France over the last century, you’ve most likely seen the words Kir or Kir Royal splashed across apéro chalkboards nationwide. So what exactly are these mysterious little apéritifs? Crafted from white wine and fruit-flavored liqueur, these simple-yet-satisfying cocktails play a serious role in French culture and history. Intrigued? We’ve got all the answers for you here.