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A pour of creme de cassis topped with crisp dry white wine. The Burgundian aperitif at its simplest and best.
12.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
181 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- White Wine· not in your bar3 oz
Or swap: Dry Vermouth — fortified and herbal — use a bit less
- Crème de Cassis· not in your bar¼ oz
Or swap: Crème de Mûre — blackberry twist, Raspberry Liqueur — brighter berry
Instructions
Pour Crème de Cassis into glass.
Top up with white wine.
Pairs well with
Cassis blushing white wine is a Burgundian apéritif for simple French bites:
- Gougères
- Chèvre on baguette
- Saucisson slices
- Blackcurrant macarons




