Crème de Cassis Recipe | Homemade Cassis Liquor | Black Currant Brandy
Join us today as we make our own black currant cassis liquor, also know as Crème de Cassis. This is a simple recipe to create a lovely black currant brandy. It is great for using up extra currants or for those with smaller currant bushes that aren’t producing enough for larger recipes. Cassis goes great alone or in martinis and other cocktails. You can also use the brandy soaked berries for a boozy dessert later! WHAT YOU NEED: 500g black currants (4 cups berries) 500mL brandy (~2 cups) 170 g Sugar (just under 1cup) Quart jars or other glass storage Muddler or spoon Wash berries and remove stems, bugs, or other debris. Place berries in jar or storage vessel of choice. Mash with muddler, spoon or any other kitchen utensil. Add sugar and brandy. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cover and set in sun for 1-4 months. Shake daily. Strain fruit out and use in a boozy black cu...