Crème de cassis

Crème de cassis (French pronunciation: [kʁɛm kasis]) (also known as Cassis liqueur) is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants.

Crème de cassis
Crème de cassis bottled at 15% ABV.
TypeLiqueur
Country of origin France (Burgundy)
Introduced1841
Alcohol by volume 15%
ColourDark red
FlavourSweet
IngredientsBlackcurrant

Several cocktails are made with crème de cassis, including the popular wine cocktail, kir.

It may also be served as an after-dinner liqueur or as a frappé.

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