crème de cassisn.
/ˌkrɛm də kaˈsiːs/, U.S. /ˌkrɛm də kəˈsi(s)/ A syrupy blackcurrant liqueur, produced mainly in Burgundy in France; = cassis n.
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1851 Trewman's Exeter Flying Post 21 Aug. 1/2 (advt.) Spirits and cordials, comprising French Brandy, Gin, Rum, the celebrated Ben Nevis, Creme de Cassis,..&c.
1878 Lancet 21 Sept. 417/2 The Crême de Cassis has somewhat the colour and taste of black currant, but with a milder, more aromatic, and less astringent flavour.
1910 Bonfort's Wine & Spirit Circular 25 Oct. 561/2 It is made of one-fifth dry gin, one-fifth Lejay-Lagoute's creme de cassis, three-fifths French Vermouth, two dashes of Caroni Bitters and orange peel.
1946 Liberty 25 May 77/1 These bottled delights had strong competition in Checkerberry, Crème de Cassis, Grape Blood, Orgeat, and Kumyss.
2000 S. Fallon & M. Rothschild World Food: France (Lonely Planet Guide) 99 A kir royal is crème de cassis with Champagne.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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