Cassis

Crème de Cassis
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Cassis is a dark purple liqueur made from Black Currants and an alcohol, such as Rum or Brandy. It is usually used in a mixed drink, rather than drunk straight up.

There are many different brands of Cassis, including Mathilde and Marie Brizard.

Cassis is 15 to 25% abv.

Crème de Cassis

Crème de Cassis is thicker than Cassis, more syrup like, and redder, almost like blood. It has more sugar added and so is very sweet. It has a minimum 15% alcohol content. In France, over 85% of Crème de Cassis is made in Dijon.

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Also called:

Cassis, Crème de Cassis (French)

See Also: Black Currants

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