There may be no better aperitif for an outdoor spring meal than a glass of dry rosé. Then again, we would not sniff at a chilled Kir, either. Made with any ol' simple white wine (Aligoté is the traditional choice, but a Mâcon or Pinot Blanc work just fine) and the addition of a healthy dash of Crème de Cassis, a Kir is refreshing, palate awakening and the barest bit sweet. This Cassis by Mathilde is a quality example, which will add some serious oomph to your Kir, though it's equally tasty as a topping for vanilla ice cream.