Blackcurrant Liqueur Spritz
Rhinebeck, New York, USA
The CC Spritz starts with C. Cassis' flagship aperitif, crafted from whole Hudson Valley blackcurrants lightly fermented with Finger Lakes rosé, then fortified with a neutral New York grape spirit and infused with cardamom, bay leaf, citrus peel, dried lemon verbena, and a touch of local honey. This careful process yields a bright, herbal, and fruit-forward liqueur.
For the CC Spritz, we combine this vibrant aperitif with crisp seltzer, creating a sparkling cocktail perfectly balanced at 5.4% ABV. Effortless, refreshing, and deeply local, it transforms even the simplest drinks and captures the taste of a Hudson Valley summer in a can.
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while WWOOFing in France, she started experimenting with blackcurrants and finding most American cassis too sweet or outdated, she set out to create her own.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.
