Homemade Creme De Cassis Liqueur |
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 21600 Minutes |
Ready In: 21601 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I'm so happy to have found this recipe! I love the subtle black currant flavor of creme de cassis. Delicious in desserts, baked goods or drizzled over ice cream. Mix an ounce or 2 with your favorite carbonated beverage for a lite refreshing cocktail. Ingredients:
1 lb black currants, mashed |
2 1/2 cups red wine |
4 -5 cups sugar |
2 -2 1/2 cups vodka or 2 -2 1/2 cups brandy |
Directions:
1. Combine the currants and red wine in a ceramic or glass bowl, and leave for at least 24 and up to 48 hours.
2. Purée the mixture in a food processor or blender, and then strain it through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a large saucepan.
3. For every cup of liquid, add 1 cup of sugar.
4. Heat gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Do not let the liquid come to a simmer, as you don't want to boil off the alcohol. Then leave at the lowest heat for an hour or more, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced a little and become slightly syrupy.
6. Allow to cool.
7. Mix together 1 part vodka or brandy with 3 parts of the cooled blackcurrant-wine syrup, and funnel into clean, dry bottles. Store in a cool place for at least 2 weeks before drinking.
8. Use whenever a recipe/cocktail calls for creme de cassis.
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