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The black currant, aka blackcurrant or cassis, is the berry of a shrub that’s native to central and Northern Europe. It has a sweet tart flavor and is grown in countries like France, Norway, Poland, Latvia, and New Zealand.
French crème de cassis bottles label the region where the blackcurrants were grown. Bottles labeled “Crème de Cassis de Dijon” contain black currants grown in the city of Dijon, whereas the term “Cassis de Bourgogne” have black currants for the surrounding Burgundy region.
What ABV is crème de cassis? It is 15% ABV (alcohol by volume), so it has a relatively low alcohol content, similar to most sweet liqueurs.
Are there any substitutes? Chambord, a French black raspberry liqueur, is a great substitute for crème de cassis. Crème de mure, a blackberry liqueur, also works: it has an even stronger, more developed berry flavor.
Ingredients: Crème de cassis, Champagne
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