What does crème de cassis go with?
Crème de cassis is sweet, with a rich, dark berry flavor, with a fragrant, lush and fruity aroma. It’s popularly mixed with white wine in a Kir or champagne in a Kir Royale, or drink it straight or on the rocks as an aperitif or digestif.
Can you drink crème de cassis on its own?
Crème de cassis is most well-known as being an ingredient in Kir and Kir Royale cocktails, but if you’re feeling brave, try it on its own as an after-dinner drink.
What is Giffard?
Giffard Piment d’Espelette Piment d’Espelette is a rare, hand-harvested red chile pepper grown only in the Basque region of France. Our chile liqueur is made from the maceration of whole, fresh Espelette peppers with a hint of aged rhum agricole from Martinique.
What is in a Kir cocktail?
1/3 oz (1 part) Crème de Cassis
3 oz (9 parts) White Wine
Kir/Ingredients
What is Kir made from?
Does Giffard syrup have alcohol?
With a lower sugar content and packed with enjoyable fruit, spice and bitter flavors, Giffard’s Aperitif Syrup is the perfect way to take part in the Aperitif culture, but without the alcohol.
How long does Giffard syrup last?
3-year
3-year Shelf Life.
Is cassis de Dijon the same as crème de cassis?
Like many French wines and spirits, crème de cassis is subject to local appellation laws. Bottles labeled Crème de Cassis de Dijon contain only blackcurrants grown in Dijon, while Cassis de Bourgogne uses currants grown in the greater Burgundy region.
Does Chambord need to be refrigerated after opening?
Whether opened or unopened, Chambord does not need to be refrigerated. It just needs to be kept upright in a cool and dark place away from direct heat or sunlight, and tightly closed when not in use.
Can I substitute Chambord for crème de cassis?
If you don’t have creme de cassis there are some good alternatives if you wish to substitute: Per tablespoon cassis needed substitute: 1 tablespoon black currant syrup (no alcohol but sweeter) OR – 1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur such as Chambord.