"Cyrus Royal" - a cocktail with a story. Recipe, composition and fineness of cooking

Connoisseurs of French sophistication and refined taste in drinks should definitely try the "Cyr Royale" - a cocktail, which absorbed all the elegance of the country of fashion and wine. Not very strong and with an excellent taste, it will appeal to both ladies and men not inclined to get drunk (at least too quickly). This cocktail will be great for light, not very formal celebrations - weddings or the New Year. For anniversaries, especially for those "to whom for ..." he has too easy and not solemn "character."

Heroic history of the prototype

"Cyrus Royal" - a cocktail, which became a kind of heir to the famous throughout France drink. The origin of the original is due to Felix Cyrus, who was ordained in 1901 and served as a priest in the parish until the time when Nazi Germany occupied his homeland. Cyrus did not stand aside, like many of his collegiate clerics. He became an active participant in the French Resistance and helped a lot in the organization of the escape of 5,000 people imprisoned in the concentration camp of Longvik. The Gestapo figured it out, caught it, and the padre was to be executed. He escaped death only because of his rank.

After the war, the brave priest became the knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor - the highest award of France. And at the same time received the post of mayor of his native city, Dijon. Its economy was in utter decay, and there was no money to restore it. In addition, the plantation of red currant, which was famous for the province, were destroyed, and the white wine produced here was considered quite ordinary. To fill the city treasury, the mayor came up with a cocktail of wine and black currant, which, gaining popularity, as a name received his name.

The emergence of the "Royal" option

When the post-war disasters were largely overcome, the economy was restored, and the store shelves filled, imperceptibly and gradually began to gain popularity "Cyrus Royale" - a cocktail in which the usual wine was replaced with sparkling wine. They say that the first step in this direction was made by winemakers from Italy, who promoted to the masses sparkling wines made on a quick hand.

In France and to this day in restaurants, orders are accepted for both the Kir version and the "Cyrus Royal" version. Cocktail you will be served in any case, only the waiter will specify which version you are interested in. And the refinement can concern both components of the drink.

"Cyrus Royale", cocktail: recipe and cooking

One of the merits of the famous drink is the simplicity of the composition, the connection of its components into a single whole and serving. No special bartending techniques or special equipment. In the glass merge the liquor from the black currant - preferably French Creme de Cassis - and champagne from dry varieties. All is neatly mixed and served - without a straw and any embellishments. Unless you can attach a fresh berry to the edge.

The only thing that can puzzle a cocktail "Cyrus Royal" - composition. In the primary recipe, wine with liqueur was combined in a ratio of 9: 1. However, now you can serve a cocktail with proportions of 4: 1 or even 3: 1. However, this is not considered a crime against taste. The volume fraction of liquor makes the cocktail sweeter, so such variations are usually preferred by ladies and sweeties.

Some nuances

Despite the simplicity of cooking and the scarcity of ingredients, some subtleties are worth considering if you want to enjoy a cocktail from the heart.

First, there is no ice in the glass, and can not be entered categorically. And white wine tastes better than chilled. So before preparing the drink you need to cool both the bottle and the glass. In the latter, you can sketch ice cubes, only before using it, you must carefully wipe it.

Secondly, the order of unification. In principle, what to pour first seems to be not fundamental. However, the liquor is thicker than wine, and if it is placed first in the wineglass, more effort will be required to stir it. Champagne will lose a significant part of its "bubbling".

Thirdly, with self-preparation, you should not be upset if you did not find Creme de Cassis or its counterpart at hand. Although the French without changing the name of the cocktail liquor from blackcurrant change only to peach or blackberry, it is perfectly permissible to take any berry. Especially approved is the "Cyrus Royal" (cocktail) with liqueurs from raspberries, cherries or strawberries.