C. Cassis, Blackcurrant Liqueur 750ml

Blackcurrant Liqueur

Rhinebeck, New York, USA

C. Cassis Aperitif is a beautiful ruby color with subtle spice, and an earthy, dark fruit palate and a tart finish. Made with locally sourced blackcurrants, it’s perfect for a refreshing spritz or as a unique twist in a negroni or a splash in an espresso martini —treat it like a red vermouth. 16% ABV

Made from vibrant blackcurrants and produced in New York’s Hudson Valley, C. Cassis is crafted with care from start to finish. Whole blackcurrants, primarily sourced from Greg Quinn at Walnut Grove Farms - located just twenty minutes from the production site and following organic practices - macerate in stainless steel for one to two weeks with Finger Lakes rosé before being lightly fortified with a neutral grape spirit made in New York State.

After pressing, the liquid returns to tank to infuse for several weeks with a carefully selected blend of botanicals, including cardamom pods, bay leaf, orange peel, lemon peel, dried lemon verbena, and honey sourced from a nearby beekeeper in Clermont, NY. Once the botanicals are removed, the aperitif rests in tank to settle naturally before bottling. Every step, from fermentation to labeling, is completed by hand. Refrigerate after opening; maintains quality for up to a year. If left unrefrigerated, it evolves slowly and is best used within 2–3 months.

C. Cassis was founded in 2020 by Rachael Petach in the Hudson Valley. Rachael is a hospitality veteran who began crafting her own cordials in 2018 while pregnant and dissatisfied with the mocktail options available. Inspired by cassis she had discovered while WWOOFing in France, she started experimenting with blackcurrants and finding most American cassis too sweet or outdated, she set out to create her own. What started in a Brooklyn kitchen and spread through a circle of friends has since grown into a nationally recognized brand. Every step of the process, fermentation, blending, and bottling is still done by hand. Sustainability is central to the brand's identity. C. Cassis partners with regenerative farmers and land stewards in New York State, working to minimize waste and strengthen the connection between the land and the people who tend it.