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Are you tempted to try Cr\u00e8me de Cassis? If you are, then you\u2019re making a great choice. If you\u2019re not too familiar with it, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is a fruity liqueur that is primarily made from crushing up fresh, juicy blackcurrants and then mixing them into alcohol. <\/p>\n\n\n

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In this post, we are going to be taking a deep dive look into what Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is. Below, you will discover what this deliciously fruity liqueur used for, what it tastes like as well <\/em>as what the texture of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, without further ado, just keep on reading to discover more about this fruity and iconic liqueur!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Cr\u00e8me de Cassis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we get any further into this guide, we first think that it would be helpful to provide you with some more context on what Cr\u00e8me de Cassis actually <\/em>is! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cut a long story short, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is a popular alcoholic drink that was first created in France (Burgundy, to be exact) in 1841.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it was first created, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis went by the name of Ratafia and was immediately popular with Burgundy natives. Ever since then, Ratafia has gone on to be known as Cr\u00e8me de Cassis, and it is still popular as ever in France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: France produces just under 4.2 gallons of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis per year!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though Cr\u00e8me de Cassis does originally come from France, there are many other areas of the world that have been producing Cr\u00e8me de Cassis for nearly the same amount of time as Dijon Town, which is where Cr\u00e8me de Cassis originally came from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These countries include England, Tasmania, Alberta, Anjou, and even Quebec.\u00a0Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is a rich, sweet, and dark liquor that is primarily made from one ingredient: blackcurrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the modern day, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is an immensely popular ingredient in a variety of alcoholic beverages, but mainly in those paired with food dishes such as digestifs <\/em>and aperitifs<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is also used in a variety of drinking cocktails, as well, like the popular, fruity cocktail Kir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Cr\u00e8me de Cassis Taste Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have a better idea of what Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is, as well as how it came to be, we\u2019re sure that you\u2019ll now be interested in learning more about what it tastes like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might have already guessed by now, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis has a fruity, alcoholic flavor simply due to the fact that it is made from a blend of crushed blackcurrants and alcohol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, despite the fact that Cr\u00e8me de Cassis features a simple composition of just two main ingredients, it is important to note that there are a variety of factors that can influence the overall flavor profile of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, when drunk on its own Cr\u00e8me de Cassis has a very tart, sweet flavor with a slight earthiness thanks to the blend of blackcurrant and alcohol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, given the fact that Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is almost always mixed with something, the flavor can quite often taste very different from if it were to be drunk by itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give you an idea of what Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is commonly mixed with, some of the most popular cocktails that Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is added to include the Arnaud Martini, the El Diablo, the Kir Royale, and even the Moscow Mule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreso, in recent years, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis has been used to elevate a variety of modern cocktails like the Cosmopolitan and even the Martini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides what cocktail or drink it has been mixed into, it is also important to note that there are many different types of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis available to purchase on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to this, the flavor profile, quality, and texture can greatly vary depending on how it has been made, as well as what berries have been used to create it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alcohol By Level (ABV) Level Of Cr\u00e8me de Cassis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Besides being known for being a sweet and fruity liqueur, it\u2019s important to remember that Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is an alcoholic beverage. That being said, you should make sure that you are aware of its ABV, which is an abbreviation for the term alcohol by level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to Cr\u00e8me de Cassis, the alcohol by volume level is just 15%, which is considered to be very low and similar in ABV content to other types of sweet liqueurs that are made with fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to this, it means that Cr\u00e8me de Cassis can be enjoyed in a variety of ways (not just when being combined with other ingredients) without being overpowering or too high in alcoholic content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Cocktails Include Cr\u00e8me de Cassis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we have already mentioned, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis can be enjoyed on its own, but it is most commonly enjoyed as part of a cocktail. Here are some of the most popular cocktails you can find Cr\u00e8me de Cassis featured in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Kir Royale:<\/strong> This is probably the most popular cocktail that contains Cr\u00e8me de Cassis. This French cocktail blends Cr\u00e8me de Cassis with champagne for a bubbly yet sweet tasting experience enjoyed as an indulgent treat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • El Diablo:<\/strong> Another cocktail that features Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is El Diablo. This cocktail is vibrant and packs a punch thanks to containing Cr\u00e8me de Cassis, ginger beer, lime, and tequila. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • French Martini:<\/strong> The classic French Martini is another cocktail that contains Cr\u00e8me de Cassis. This refreshing cocktail has a balanced flavor profile with a touch of fruitiness thanks to its inclusion of vodka, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis, and pineapple juice. This cocktail is often enjoyed on a hot day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Despite the fact that Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is most commonly enjoyed in the cocktails that we have listed above, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis can also be drunk on its own as either an aperitif <\/em>to prepare the palette prior to eating, or as a digestif <\/em>after eating a meal to cleanse the palette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    All in all? Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is an iconic drink that is rich in history and beloved for its simplistic yet complex flavor that offers the perfect balance of bitterness and tartness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you have read through this guide, we hope that you now have a much better understanding of what Cr\u00e8me de Cassis is, as well as what its flavor profile and texture are. Bye for now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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