What ingredients are in a Vermouth Cassis?

1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth, 3/4 oz Creme De Cassis, Top Carbonated Water

What glass do you use for a Vermouth Cassis?

A Vermouth Cassis is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Vermouth Cassis?

A Vermouth Cassis has an estimated ABV of 12,35%.

How many calories are in a Vermouth Cassis?

A Vermouth Cassis contains approximately 119 calories per serving.

Vermouth Cassis

Glas Highball glass

Schwierigkeitsgrad Easy

Kalorien ~119 kcal

ABV 12,35%

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Anweisungen

Stir vermouth and creme de cassis in a highball glass with ice cubes. Fill with carbonated water, stir again, and serve.

LowABV Fruity

The Vermouth Cassis is a simple, low-ABV aperitif made with dry vermouth and crème de cassis, lengthened with carbonated water and served over ice in a highball glass. It is a precursor to the Kir family of drinks, replacing still white wine with dry vermouth for greater herbal complexity. A light, elegant drink suited to pre-dinner occasions.

History & Origins

The Vermouth Cassis belongs to a family of cassis-and-wine aperitifs that includes the Kir (Burgundian white wine and cassis) and Kir Royale (Champagne and cassis). The vermouth variation likely developed in French and Continental bar culture during the early 20th century as dry vermouth became widely used as a mixing ingredient. The drink's origin is disputed, though it appears in mid-20th century American bartending guides as a recognized aperitif formula.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dry vermouth's herbal, slightly oxidative notes with the jammy blackcurrant sweetness of crème de cassis and the clean freshness of carbonated water. Palate: Lightly sweet and herbaceous, with cassis providing a blackcurrant fruit sweetness balanced by vermouth's dryness and herbal complexity; the soda water adds a refreshing effervescence that extends the drink. Finish: Dry, gently bitter, and refreshing with lingering blackcurrant and herbal vermouth.

blackcurrant herbal dry light effervescent

Pro Tip

Use a quality dry vermouth and pour the cassis over the back of a spoon for an attractive layered effect before stirring gently.

Data verified September 2015

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