Black Currant Liqueur Liqueur De Cassis
Craft your own luxurious Black Currant Liqueur, or Liqueur de Cassis, with this simple yet elegant recipe! Bursting with the dark, tangy sweetness of black currants and a subtle hint of citrus from fresh lemon peel, this homemade liqueur offers a rich, sophisticated flavor that rivals any store-bought version. Infused with vodka and sweetened with a homemade simple syrup, this recipe takes just minutes to prepare before a patient steeping process unlocks its full potential. Perfect as a digestif, a cocktail mixer for classics like Kir Royale, or a decadent drizzle over desserts, this liqueur is a must-try for those who love crafting artisanal beverages. Keywords: black currant liqueur recipe, Liqueur de Cassis, homemade liqueur, craft cocktails, DIY digestif.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Black currants
- 250 grams Granulated sugar
- 750 ml Vodka (or other neutral spirit)
- 250 ml Water
- 1 strip Lemon peel
Instructions
Rinse the black currants and remove any stems or leaves. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the black currants, vodka, and lemon peel. Stir gently.
Seal the jar and place it in a cool, dark place to infuse for 2-4 weeks, shaking the jar gently every few days.
After the infusion period, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing gently on the black currants to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar fully dissolves to form a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Mix the cooled simple syrup with the strained black currant infused vodka. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Pour the liqueur into sterilized bottles or jars. Seal them tightly and store in a cool, dark place for at least one more week to allow the flavors to meld fully.
Serve as a digestif, mix into cocktails like a Kir Royale, or drizzle over desserts for a burst of fruity flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.9 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
