Black Currant Cassis Cocktail (Printable Version)

A vibrant French aperitif blending blackcurrant liqueur with chilled white wine for a sweet-tart flavor perfect for gatherings.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place two wine glasses in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to ensure optimal service temperature.
02 - Pour 1.7 fl oz of crème de cassis into each prepared glass.
03 - Add 5.1 fl oz of chilled dry white wine to each glass.
04 - Gently stir to blend ingredients without disturbing the wine's carbonation.
05 - Add ice cubes to each glass if desired for additional chilling.
06 - Top with fresh blackcurrants or a lemon twist and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's so fast you can make a round for guests while they're still settling in, no stress required.
  • The sweet-tart balance tastes elegant and grown-up but comes together with zero fuss or fancy bartending skills.
  • The flavor shifts beautifully depending on your wine choice, so you can play with it and make it your own.
02 -
  • Don't skip chilling the glasses—I learned this the hard way when I made these for a book club and had to watch the temperature drop visibly as we drank them.
  • The ratio is honestly flexible and depends on your mood; more wine means drier and more refreshing, more cassis means sweeter and berry-forward, so taste as you go.
03 -
  • Keep both your cassis and wine in the coldest part of your fridge; a properly chilled base means you never have to question whether the drink is cold enough.
  • If you're making these for a group, measure out the cassis into each glass beforehand so you can just pour wine and serve in one smooth motion.
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