Crème de cassis (also known as Cassis Liqueur) is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants. It is made from blackcurrants that are crushed and soaked in alcohol, with sugar subsequently added. 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.

While crème de cassis is a specialty of Burgundy, France, it is also made in Anjou, England, Luxembourg, Quebec and Tasmania.

The quality of crème de cassis depends upon the variety of fruit used, the content of the berries, and the production process. If it is labelled "Crème de Cassis de Dijon," one is guaranteed berries from the commune of Dijon.

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