Liquor "Cream de Cassis" will appeal to connoisseurs of elite alcohol and lovers of sweets. It is of French origin, the fortress is about 20%. Release it in wine bottles with a capacity of 0.7 liters. Produce liquor based on blackcurrant berries. The drink has a rich and incredibly pleasant berry aroma and astringent taste. Usually it is recommended to serve it for desserts or simply in pure form with ice or lemon, but you can serve it as a sweet table wine for various dishes for a romantic dinner.
This drink was often mentioned in the novels of Agatha Christie. This liquor was very loved by Hercule Poirot - the character of her detectives, the most famous detective in the world. The name of the liquor comes from the pink perennial flowers of the mallow, "cream de cassis".
Tasting characteristics and gastronomic combinations
Attractive and rich purple-burgundy color of the liquor inspires and creates a special charmingly romantic mood. In its dense aroma, notes of ripe and juicy currant berries are felt. The taste is dominated by saturated berry shades with a long soft and not sugaryly sweet aftertaste of notes of natural black currant and real honey.
This alcoholic drink is usually served in pure form or added to different cocktails.
Production
When preparing the liqueur "Cream de Cassis" use Italian black currant. In combination with diluted alcohol, it is kept, and then filtered and left to stand in large barrels to ripen the liquor.
Cocktails with "Cream de Cassis"
Cocktail "Canyon of the Red Rock". To prepare this cocktail, you will need the following ingredients:
- Cointreau orange liqueur cooled to + 4-5 º in a volume of 7 ml;
- liqueur “Cream de Cassis” in the same quantity;
- peach brandy - 7-8 ml;
- 45 ml of vodka;
- 10-15 drops of Kampari bitter liquor based on aromatic herbs and fruits;
- cocktail cherry Maraschino - 1-2 pcs.;
- one slice of orange.
All ingredients except orange liquor are mixed in an ice shaker and mixed thoroughly. Then filter in a tall glass, adding ice. Kampari is poured on top and decorated with fruit.
Jolly Roger is an original cocktail with an unusual taste. The ingredients for its preparation are simple and affordable:
- 1 bar spoon “Cream de Cassis”;
- the same amount of peach or orange liquor;
- champagne;
- A circle of lemon as a decoration.
Two types of liquors are poured into a glass of champagne, and a circle of lemon is strung on its edge.
Royal Cyrus. Preparation of this cocktail: 10 ml of creme de Cassis blackcurrant liqueur is poured into a wine glass , then 100 ml of champagne (preferably dry) is added to the top.
"Red Sin." To prepare such a cocktail with a tempting name you will need:
- 35 ml Creme de Cassis blackcurrant liqueur;
- 15 ml of orange juice;
- any champagne (often use dry or red).
The way to make this cocktail is incredibly simple. All you need to do is mix liquor and juice with ice cubes. And then add to the glass with a champagne cocktail. To decorate on the edge of the glass, you can hang a brush of berries of some currant (white, black, red) or a circle of orange.
Liquor "Jarola Crem de Cassis"
This type of blackcurrant liquor is sold in a capacity of 0.7 liters and has a strength of 17%. They make it in Holland on the basis of natural blackcurrant juice. This liquor has a sweetish taste, and berry shades give it a special richness. Liquor "Jarola Crem de Cassis" can be considered an excellent ingredient for various cocktails, and it can also be used in pure form. One of the most popular cocktails, which includes this liquor in combination with champagne, is Kim Royal.
The liquor has a thick red color, an enchanting aroma of real blackcurrant berries and a sweet concentrated taste. They serve it at a temperature of +19 ° C.
Homemade liquor
Such a liquor can be prepared at home. To get two liters of alcoholic drink you will need:
- one and a half kilograms of black currant;
- one and a half liters of vodka or 50% alcohol;
- not more than a kilogram of sugar.
Cooking method:
- Berries are thoroughly washed, sorted, and relieve stems. They are crushed in parts with a blender or with the help of a food processor at low speed. Bones after this procedure should remain intact. Crushed berries are poured into a large jar and poured with vodka. Insist for at least one month in a cool and dark place.
- After a month, the berries are squeezed using gauze. All alcoholized juice is completely filtered and run through a cotton filter. Depending on the amount of liquid obtained, sugar is added. It usually takes about 200 grams of sugar per liter of alcoholized juice. The option "Cream de Cassis" for cocktails is obtained by adding 45% sugar of the total volume of the drink.
When sugar is added, the juice is mixed in a blender at a low speed for about 5 minutes. After its dissolution, the drink is bottled and sealed. The bottles must be tightly closed. It must be remembered that natural liquors tend to oxidize very quickly (in about 2 months) and from this lose their best qualities.