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    Crème de Cassis Recipe (Black Currant Liqueur)

    Published by: Adina June 26, 2020 · Last modified: November 3, 2021 9 Comments

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    Crème de Cassis recipe, a French black currant liqueur, sweet and full of flavor. Perfect for making cocktails.

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    Homemade Crème de Cassis

    An easy crème de cassis recipe that might come in handy if you happen to have a black currant bush in your garden. Or if you happen to know anyone who has one.

    Flavorful black currants mixed with sugar and soaked in strong spirit for about two weeks. And the result? An aromatic black currant liqueur, perfect for making cocktails or for enjoying as it is.

    Not to mention that you can add some of it to savory sauces, desserts or cakes.

    And if you do happen to have black currants in your garden, you could try this black currant jam.

    Homemade Crème de Cassis

    Ingredients

    Black currants:

    • You will need 1 kg/ 2.2 lbs.
    • Unfortunately, unlike red currants, black currants are very difficult to buy at the farmer's market or in the supermarket.
    • They grow very easily in the garden and a bush can provide you with lots of currants every year.
    • So, if you manage to get your hands on some, try the cassis recipe, I think you would not be sorry.

    Spirit:

    • Something strong and rather neutral-tasting like vodka.
    • Vodka is always my first choice, but I've also made the liqueur with brandy or with German Korn, which is a clear, very strong spirit made of grains.
    • Not something I would drink as it is, but perfect for making homemade liqueurs of any kind.

    Vanilla:

    • A vanilla pod is best.
    • However, if you don't have it, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract would be fine.

    Sugar:

    • White rock sugar. (Amazon affiliate link)
    Homemade Crème de Cassis

    How to make black currant liqueur?

    • Wash and thoroughly drain the black currants.
    • Remove the stems and pick them well to remove spoiled berries.
    • Place them in a large jar and add the alcohol, split vanilla pod (or extract), and sugar.
    • Seal the jar and place it in a dark place.
    • Let stand for two weeks.
    • Strain and fill the cassis in clean bottles.
    homemade black currant liqueur or cassis preserved in a bottle

    How to use cassis?

    Cocktails:

    • My favorite mixture is cold white wine with a small shot of crème de cassis.
    • Sparkling wine with a shot of cassis.
    • 1:1 vodka and apple juice + a shot of cassis.
    • 1:1:1 bourbon, cassis, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

    Salad dressings:

    • Try it in this amazing Prawn Salad.
    • Or add just a touch to any other salad dressings.
    • You can make a savory sauce for serving with duck or goose breasts.

    Desserts:

    • I added some to this red currant cake for a bit of extra flavor.
    • Or try these dessert pears.

    More preserved drinks:

    Vanilla Honey Liquor

    Elderflower Gin

    Elderflower Syrup (Homemade Elderflower Cordial)

    How to Make Mint Syrup

    How to Make a Simple Strawberry Syrup

    homemade creme de cassis recipe in two small glasses and in a bottle

    Crème de Cassis Recipe (Black Currant Liqueur)

    Crème de Cassis recipe, a French black currant liqueur, sweet and full of flavor. Perfect for making cocktails.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 ,2 liter/ 1,2 quarts
    Calories: 4758kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • 2.2 lbs black currants
    • 4 ¼ cups Vodka Note
    • 1 vanilla pod or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1.1 lbs rock sugar

    Instructions

    • Wash and thoroughly drain the black currants. Remove the stems.
    • Steep: Place them in a large jar and add the alcohol, split vanilla pod (or vanilla extract), and rock sugar. Close the jar tightly and place it in a dark place. Leave it there for two weeks.
    • Strain and fill it in sterilized bottles.

    Notes

    Or other spirit like Korn or Brandy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bottle | Calories: 4758kcal | Carbohydrates: 654g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 500g
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    1. Anca says

      August 03, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      I would like to make cassis at home, but I'm not sure it will turn out good. Happy holiday! xx

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    2. Chris Scheuer says

      August 04, 2016 at 2:06 am

      Oo la la! So fancy! And so pretty! Have a wonderful vacation!

      Reply
    3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

      August 05, 2016 at 12:35 am

      Happy Vacation to you! And cheers to you with a glass of this creme de cassis!

      Reply
    4. Michael Thomas says

      August 01, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      What do you use the strained blackcurrants for?

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      • Adina says

        August 01, 2020 at 12:39 pm

        I discard them.

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      • Henry says

        July 03, 2021 at 10:00 am

        @Michael Thomas, You can freeze some and add them to an apple pie etc. They have lost a lot of their flavour but it still works.

        BTW the mix of white wine and Creme de Cassis (about 10%) is called a Kir. We make about 4 litres a year and keep it in the cellar with all the wines and spirit. Picked about 4 kilos yesterday!

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      • Adina says

        July 04, 2021 at 6:54 am

        @Henry, Thank you, Henry.

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    5. Allie says

      August 25, 2020 at 7:52 am

      Does it have to be stored in the refrigerator once it’s strained into sterilized bottles or is room temperature ok? Excited to try this out

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      • Adina says

        August 25, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        Hi Allie. I keep it in the cellar or pantry, no refrigerator. You could put it in the fridge once you open a bottle, it is probably not necessary, but just to be on the safe side.

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