Bols Crème de Cassis Bottling Note
A Creme de Cassis liqueur from Bols in the Netherlands, made with real blackcurrants grown in Dijon, France. Great in cocktails and sweet desserts.
Creme de Cassis is a French liqueur made from blackcurrants. It is deep red in colour and has a sweet, tart flavour. Creme de cassis is used in cocktails such as the Kir, where it is mixed with white wine, and the Black Velvet, where it is combined with Guinness. It can also be used in desserts or to make jam.
Creme de cassis has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. In France, it was originally used as a medicine for various ailments such as fever and sore throat. The liqueur gained popularity in the 19th century when it was used to make the first Kir cocktail.