Crème de cassis
Liqueur made from blackcurrants / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Cassis de Dijon" redirects here. Not to be confused with Cassis de Dijon (case law).
Crème de cassis (French pronunciation: [kʁɛm də kasis]) (also known as Cassis liqueur) is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants.[1]
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Type | Liqueur |
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Country of origin | France (Burgundy) |
Introduced | 1841 |
Alcohol by volume | 15% |
Colour | Dark red |
Flavour | Sweet |
Ingredients | Blackcurrant |
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Several cocktails are made with crème de cassis, including the popular wine cocktail, kir.[2]
It may also be served as an after-dinner liqueur or as a frappé.