Cassis de Dijon
Cassis de Dijon is a classic French liqueur made from blackcurrants, originating from the Burgundy region of France. It is a deep purple, sweet, and tart liqueur typically enjoyed neat, in cocktails, or as an ingredient in desserts and sauces.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This liqueur is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A standard 1.5-ounce (45 ml) serving contains roughly 150-170 calories, almost entirely from its high sugar content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg |
Per 1.5 fl oz (45 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cassis de Dijon is a protected designation of origin (AOC) product, meaning it must be made with specific blackcurrants grown in the Côte d'Or region of Burgundy. Its unique flavor profile makes it a versatile ingredient, famously used in the Kir cocktail (mixed with white wine) and the Kir Royale (mixed with Champagne).
🍽️ Related dishes
AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms