Black Currant Cassis Cocktail (Printable)

A vibrant French aperitif combining crème de cassis with chilled white wine for a sweet-tart refreshment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Alcohol

01 - 3.4 fl oz crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)
02 - 10.1 fl oz chilled dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Aligoté

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Chill two wine glasses in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before preparing the cocktail.
02 - Pour 1.7 fl oz of crème de cassis into each chilled glass.
03 - Top each glass with 5.1 fl oz of chilled dry white wine.
04 - Stir gently to combine without disturbing the wine's effervescence.
05 - Add a few ice cubes if desired.
06 - Garnish with fresh blackcurrants or a lemon twist and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've put real effort in, but honestly takes less time than brewing tea.
  • That balance of sweet and tart is the exact reason people keep coming back for a second glass.
  • It's an excuse to pour decent wine and call it cocktail hour.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than recipe ratios—if your wine or cassis isn't cold, the whole drink feels off, no matter how perfect the measurements are.
  • That gentle stir really does protect the wine's character; over-stirring is how this becomes a muddy-tasting version of itself instead of something elegant.
03 -
  • Buy cassis from a proper wine shop if you can—it makes a measurable difference in how the drink tastes, and a bottle lasts forever because you only use a little at a time.
  • Pre-chill everything: glasses, wine, even the cassis bottle if you have room—this is the single thing that elevates the whole experience.
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