shot de kuyper crème de cassis
As a sweetened liqueur, De Kuyper Crème de Cassis is high in sugar and alcohol with minimal nutritional value; it provides no significant vitamins or minerals in typical serving quantities.
About
De Kuyper Crème de Cassis is a blackcurrant-based liqueur produced by the Dutch distillery De Kuyper, established in 1695. This sweetened spirit is made by infusing neutral alcohol with blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) fruit and typically contains 16-20% alcohol by volume. The liqueur presents a deep ruby-red color and offers a concentrated, fruity flavor profile dominated by tart blackcurrant characteristics with subtle herbal and spice undertones.
The production process involves macerating fresh or preserved blackcurrants in alcohol to extract color, flavor, and aromatic compounds, followed by sweetening with sugar syrup and careful blending to achieve consistent flavor and mouthfeel. De Kuyper's formula represents one of the most commercially standardized versions of crème de cassis, widely available internationally and commonly used in both classic and contemporary cocktails.
Culinary Uses
De Kuyper Crème de Cassis is primarily used as a cocktail modifier and apéritif component. Its most iconic application is in the Kir cocktail (mixed with dry white wine) and the Kir Royale (combined with champagne), where it adds fruity sweetness and visual appeal. The liqueur is also employed as a shot ingredient, digestif, or component in mixed drinks requiring blackcurrant flavor and syrupy body. Beyond cocktails, it may be used to fortify desserts, whipped creams, or berry-based preparations, though its primary culinary domain is mixology.
