A blackcurrant liqueur from France, or the blackcurrant fruit itself, known for its dark purple color and sweet-tart flavor.
From French cassis, derived from Latin cassia (cinnamon, but later applied to blackcurrants). The liqueur became famous from the Dijon region of France in the 19th century.
Crème de cassis from Burgundy became a global phenomenon when mixed with white wine to create 'Kir'—named after a French priest and mayor who promoted the drink after World War II.
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