The French word for black currant is "cassis," so you can guess what they're mainly used for there. Booze. But Dearborn prefers his straight. "I think wine ruins it," he said.

Ms. Petach describes a fresh black currant as a decidedly unfruity fruit. “It has this really bouncy acidity; it’s a little moody and it’s not for everyone,” she said.

A speciality of the Burgundy region of France (cassis translates to "black currant" in French), creme de cassis has been produced commercially since 1841. In the mid-19th century, black currants were ...

Black currants, or, blackcurrant, as they are called in the UK, or cassis, the French name for them, are small black berries that grow in clusters on vines.

Black Currants. July 17, 2001. By Market Watch 7/18. This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. Though both red and black currants are similar to the gooseberry ...

CC Spritz, Sparkling Blackcurrant Aperitif, $22 for four 12-ounce cans, ccassis.com. Follow New York Times Cooking on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , TikTok and Pinterest .