What does creme de cassis taste like?
First created in Burgundy more than 150 years ago, it’s made from macerated black currants, giving it a rich, layered dark-berry flavor balanced by the tannins and tartness you might associate with blackberries. Cassis can be quite sweet, and it’s easy to go overboard.
Crème de cassis is most commonly used as a digestif, a drink after dinner, or in the ubiquitous apéritif, but it is often used as an alcoholic mixer to add to some white wine or champagne.