Liqueurs

Creme De Cassis

Liqueur
17.5% ABV
12 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
✓Features in 12 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

96 kcalCalories

17.5%ABV

10.5gSugar

13.5gCarbs

LiqueurType

12Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Creme De Cassis?

Creme De Cassis is mapped to the Creme de Cassis reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Creme De Cassis taste like?

blackcurrant, berry, sweet, tart, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Creme De Cassis profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

Appears in 12 recipes

Ways to use creme de cassis

Cocktails (12)

Creme De Cassis is mapped to the Creme de Cassis reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

BerryBlackcurrantSweetTart

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 22.18–59.15 ml; median 30.00 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 11 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 320
Sugar (per 100 ml): 35 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 45 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T02:53:30.320595+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Creme De Cassis — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Creme De Cassis?: There are 12 cocktail recipes featuring Creme De Cassis in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Creme De Cassis?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Creme De Cassis include Vermouth Cassis, Adam & Eve, Kir. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Creme De Cassis?: Creme De Cassis has an ABV of approximately 17.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Creme De Cassis with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Creme De Cassis sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Creme De Cassis, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.