What glass is used for a Kir Royal?

• A. Champagne flute
• B. Martini glass
• C. Tall wine glass
• D. Coupe glass

Answer: (A)

Kir Royal is a sparkling-wine cocktail, so the glass should keep the bubbles from dissipating and stay nicely chilled. A champagne flute does this best: its tall, narrow bowl reduces the liquid’s surface area exposed to air, which slows down carbonation loss, and the stem lets you hold the drink without warming it. Other glasses don’t preserve the fizz as well—a martini glass is too wide for this style, and a tall wine glass increases contact with air and warms faster. A coupe, while stylish for champagne, also has a wider surface area and can let bubbles escape more quickly, reducing the drink’s sparkle and aroma concentration. So, the champagne flute is the ideal choice for a Kir Royal.