woman-crafted, lightly fermented, and perfectly balanced.

C. Cassis — A New York blackcurrant sipper: low ABV, organic, and vermouth-y in nature.

c. cassis 375ml - $28 (bottle) 

C. Cassis

375ml - $75 (3-pack)

Tasting notes: A beautiful ruby color with bright raspberry aromas and subtle hints of spice. The palate is driven by dark fruit, with an earthy undertone and a refreshing herbal note. The finish is tart and bright.

balance: Sweetened only with honey and containing half the sugar of most liqueurS Many ingredients offer health benefits: blackcurrants provide 3x the daily value of vitamin C, green cardamom aids digestion, citrus rind boosts immunity, and lemon verbena relieves stress.

how TO use? The Aperitif is ideal for a refreshing spritz with soda water or sparkling wine. But it doesn’t stop there – just half an ounce in a margarita or gin martini elevates even the simplest cocktails. It’s versatile and fun to experiment with, treat it like a RED vermouth.

history: Creme de cassis was first produced in 1841 in Burgundy, France, and quickly gained popularity in the US, where distillers grew their own blackcurrants. However, the US banned the plant in the early 20th century due to its role in spreading a fungus that threatened the logging industry. While cassis continued to be imported, it faded from memory until 1966, when the federal ban was lifted. In 2003, a NY botanist, Greg Quinn, helped lift the ban in New York, and C. Cassis now sources much of its fruit from him.

Achilles High Heel

1 oz. Gin

1 oz. Lillet Blanc

1 oz. C. Cassis

stirred and served up garnished with grappa soaked cranberry & mint

Cassis Negroni

1 oz. gin

1 oz. Forthave Red

½ oz. C. Cassis

½ oz. sweet vermouth

Build over ice, stir, strain, garnish with orange peel.

Kir Americano

1 oz. C. Cassis

1 oz. Acha Red Vermouth

Topped With Soda Water

Serve Over Ice in Collins Glass, Garnish with Orange Twist

What are people saying?

  • [C. Cassis] won a permanent spot on my bar cart for taste and versatility, too. At 16% ABV, it’s perfect for sipping straight over ice or spiking a Tuesday night glass of seltzer.

    Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit

  • If you’re looking for a modern, American twist on créme de cassis, we recommend trying C. Cassis, a silky, light purple-hued liqueur inspired by New York state’s abundance of blackcurrants

    Oset Babür-Winter, Food & Wine

  • [C. Cassis] is less syrupy than the French version and is sweetened with honey, and infused with cardamom, bay leaf, lemon verbena and citrus rind. It’s wonderful with gin.

    Florence Fabricant, The New York Times

Ready to Drink

a 355ml (12 oz) can THAT combineS C. cassis WITH seltzer, and a touch of citrus. The result is a CLEAN, DELICIOUS HARD SELTZER THE that supports small-scale agriculture.

tart, refreshing. perfect for any occasion.

Limited Release

Explore the magic of varietal and age.

TWO unique OFFERINGS for those who appreciate depth in their drinks. these LIVE IN THE AFTER DINNER, digestif CATEGORY.

WHAT ANGEL

a single blackcurrant varietal (Titania) expression of the c. cassis — deep and complex, with a higher alcohol content than our flagship.

750ML - $58 (BOTTLE)

SOLD OUT - WINTER 2025 RELEASE

Barrel Aged

a limited annual edition, that explores the impacts of barrel aging on the C. CASSIS, offering rich caramel and herbal flavors.

375ML - $42 (BOTTLE)

Beyond the Aperitif

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond farming. We continuously seek ways to minimize waste in our production and make the most of every ingredient.

This dedication has led us to explore culinary uses for our pressed currants and create Cassette, a seasonal, wine-based product crafted with botanicals sourced directly from our tasting room garden.

Cassette Lemongrass

high toned, zippy, dry, and lean, this is wine to drink when you are reading Arendt in the park in the afternoon

$60 2-pack

Pantry and Grocery

We use blackcurrants in a variety of creative ways, including but not limited to a salted currant compote, CC Salt, CC Tea, and a non-alcoholic aperitif. These versatile ingredients also lend themselves beautifully to cocktails, offering unique flavors for a wide range of drink creations.

wE HAVE cc socks and an amazing xl weekender tote available if you are looking for merch.