.5 shot de kuyper crème de cassis
Crème de cassis contains 15–20% alcohol by volume and derives calories primarily from residual sugars and ethanol. Black currants themselves provide anthocyanins and antioxidants, though the nutritional contribution is minimal in standard cocktail measures.
About
Crème de cassis is a black currant-flavored liqueur, originally produced in Dijon, France, in the 19th century. It is crafted by macerating fresh or dried black currant berries in neutral spirit and sweetening the infusion with sugar, resulting in a deep burgundy to black liquid with an alcohol content typically ranging from 15–20% ABV. De Kuyper is a renowned Dutch distillery founded in 1695, known for producing high-quality liqueurs including their signature cassis expression. The liqueur exhibits a tart, berry-forward flavor profile with subtle herbal undertones and a syrupy mouthfeel characteristic of crème-style liqueurs.
Culinary Uses
Crème de cassis is primarily used as a cocktail ingredient and aperitif. It serves as the base for the classic Kir (cassis with white wine) and Kir Royale (cassis with Champagne), which are popular French aperitifs. In mixology, it functions as a flavor modifier and sweetening agent in cocktails such as the Black Currant Margarita and various martini variations. Bartenders employ small measures (0.5 oz/15 ml portions are standard) to introduce cassis depth without overwhelming other ingredients. The liqueur also appears in dessert preparations, drizzled over ice cream or incorporated into fruit-based sauces and patisserie applications.