crème de cassis

[ krem duh ka-sees, kreem; French krem duh ka-sees ]

noun

1. a liqueur flavored with black currants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crème de cassis¹

< French: literally, cream of black currant

Example Sentences

But for all the record’s joint-snapping rages, the spiritual centerpiece of the LP is “Crème de Cassis,” a spoken-word poem from band friends Aleisia Miller and Precious Tucker over a regal jazz piano.

From Los Angeles Times

On “A New Tomorrow,” both the songs as well as “Créme de Cassis,” a lovely mid-album spoken interlude by the poet Alesia Miller, drive home the importance of celebrating Black joy even when considering Black pain.

From New York Times

I'd order a spinach, artichoke and feta pie from Giordanno's, then make myself an Endless Sunrise cocktail with tequila, Cointreau, crème de cassis, orange juice and a slice of lime.

From Salon

Glamazdin had the bartender make a drink he’d invented: 1 ounce of dark rum, half an ounce of crème de cassis, a dash of bitters and an ounce of ruby port.

From Washington Post

If you happen to have another dark berry liqueur on hand, like crème de cassis or Chambord, feel free to use that in place of the blackberry liqueur if you don't feel like adding another bottle to your home bar.

From Salon