The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word KIR which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
French aperitif crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| KIR | 50 % | 3 |
| PASTIS | 50 % | 6 |
Why may KIR be the right solution?
The French aperitif "Kir" is made by mixing white wine with a fruit liqueur, usually blackcurrant. It is named after Félix Kir, a mayor of Dijon, France, who popularized the drink.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: French aperitif
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pastis
- pernod
- sauterne
- dubonnet
- port
- sherry
- bistro
- entree
- dessert
- holiday
- vermouth
- mimosa
Crossword Answer definitions
KIR noun- A cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis topped up with white wine.
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More clues leading to the result KIR
- Cassis-flavored apéritif
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- White wine cocktail
- White-cassis drink
- Creme de cassis cocktail
- White-wine cocktail from France
- Aperitif flavored with cassis
- White wine apéritif named after a Dijon mayor