Black Currant and Cassis Cocktail (Printable version)

A refreshing French aperitif combining crème de cassis with dry white wine for a sweet-tart blend.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 3.4 oz crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)
02 - 10 oz chilled dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Aligoté)

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - Fresh blackcurrants or lemon twists
04 - Ice cubes (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Place two wine glasses in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill before preparing the cocktail.
02 - Pour 1.7 oz of crème de cassis into each chilled glass.
03 - Top each glass with 5 oz of chilled dry white wine.
04 - Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine the liqueur and wine without disturbing the wine's effervescence.
05 - Add a few ice cubes to each glass if desired for extra chill.
06 - Garnish each glass with fresh blackcurrants or a lemon twist. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like something from a professional bar
  • The sweet tart balance makes it equally perfect for summer afternoons or winter dinner parties
02 -
  • The classic ratio is one part cassis to four or five parts wine, but taste as you go to find your sweet spot
  • Sweet wines will make this cloying, so stick to something bone dry for balance
03 -
  • Keep your crème de cassis in the freezer, it becomes thick and pours like syrup
  • The drink sweetens as it sits, so err on the drier side initially
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