Creme De Cassis Currant Liqueur
Create a taste of French elegance in your own kitchen with this homemade Crème de Cassis Currant Liqueur. Made with just four simple ingredients — fresh blackcurrants, granulated sugar, water, and vodka — this recipe perfectly balances the rich, tangy sweetness of ripe currants with the smooth warmth of a neutral spirit. A quick homemade simple syrup sets the stage for weeks of slow maceration, allowing the vibrant fruit flavors to infuse into a luxurious liqueur. Perfect for cocktails like a classic Kir Royale or served over ice, this small-batch liqueur is a wonderful way to savor the flavors of the season. With minimal active prep time and ingredients that shine, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to craft an artisanal, small-batch liqueur from scratch. Whether shared as a thoughtful, homemade gift or enjoyed as a touch of indulgence, this luscious blackcurrant liqueur is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh blackcurrants
- 400 grams Granulated sugar
- 250 milliliters Water
- 500 milliliters Vodka (or neutral spirit)
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry the fresh blackcurrants. Remove any stems or leaves to ensure only the fruit is used.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a large, sterilized glass jar, add the blackcurrants. Gently crush them using a wooden spoon or the back of a fork to release their juices.
Pour the cooled simple syrup over the crushed blackcurrants in the jar.
Add the vodka (or neutral spirit) to the mixture in the jar, ensuring the fruit is fully submerged.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid and place it in a cool, dark place to macerate for 3 to 4 weeks. Shake the jar gently every few days to redistribute the flavors.
After 3 to 4 weeks, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing the fruit gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
Pour the strained liqueur into sterilized glass bottles or jars. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place. The liqueur is ready to enjoy immediately but will improve in flavor with additional aging.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.9 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 436.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1610 mg | 34% | |
*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.
