Brands of Classy Cassis for your Kir

By ltrodrigu

From Left: Giffard; Clear Creek Cassis Liqueur; Gabriel Boudier Crème De Cassis

Ingredients

• Giffard (20% ABV): $35 for 750 ml
• Clear Creek Cassis Liqueur (19% ABV): $22 for 375 ml
• Gabriel Boudier Crème De Cassis (20% ABV): $16 for 375 ml

Preparation

Step 1

Giffard (20% ABV):
A legacy French brand, in business since 1885, Giffard macerates Noir de Bourgogne-variety cassis berries and buds from the Loire Valley in neutral alcohol. The liqueur is tart with an almost raspberry sweetness and earthy, herbal notes. $35 for 750 ml

Clear Creek Cassis Liqueur (19% ABV):
This high-quality domestic crème de cassis—a rare find—uses Oregon blackcurrants macerated in clear fruit brandy. Tart, crisp and very fruity. $22 for 375 ml

Gabriel Boudier Crème De Cassis (20% ABV):
This heritage producer of crème de cassis has been making the liqueur in Dijon since 1874. Darkly fruity and vegetal with a lush, jammy texture. $16 for 375 ml