With which fruit is the liqueur 'Creme de Cassis' made?
Crème de cassis Crème de cassis Crème de cassis () (also known as Cassis liqueur) is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants. Several cocktails are made with crème de cassis, including the very popular wine cocktail, kir. It may also be served as an after-dinner liqueur or as a frappé. It is made from blackcurrants that are crushed and soaked in alcohol, with sugar subsequently added. The modern version of the beverage first appeared in 1841, when it displaced "ratafia de cassis", which had been produced in prior centuries. While crème de cassis is a specialty of Burgundy, it is also
Creme Yvette the liqueur. According to Martha Stewart's "Living" magazine, March 2010, "Creme Yvette, a 100-year-old violet liqueur, has been rereleased. Blending fresh berries, vanilla, spices, and violet petals, the purple liqueur has an understated sweetness that really comes alive when mixed with sparkling wine." Most drinks calling for Creme Yvette can be made using creme de violette. Creme Yvette Creme Yvette, also called Creme d'Yvette or Creme de Yvette, is a proprietary liqueur made from parma violet petals with blackberries, red raspberries, wild strawberries and cassis, honey, orange peel and vanilla. It was once manufactured by Charles Jacquin et Cie in