Is cassis the new star of the summer?
French liqueur producer Maison Cartron has created a cocktail called Cartron Cassis Crush as an alternative to the Spritz.
The ruby-red signature cocktail from Maison Cartron combines crème de cassis liqueur with lime juice, sparkling water, and a pinch of salt.
It was inspired by the French lifestyle and taste for aperitifs, and is said to offer ‘a fresh and elegant twist to summer terraces’. It also provides a lower-alcohol option for warm days.
The syrupy liqueur Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Crème Joseph Cartron is a star of the cocktail, crafted from ripe Noir de Bourgogne blackcurrants harvested in the heart of the Grands Crus in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France.
The liqueur has an ABV of 19%, which in the signature cocktail drops to 3.8%.
The cocktail also has 127 calories, making it a relatively light serve, which the Burgundy-based producer hopes will become the next ultimate choice for the summer.
Are blackcurrant-based serves going to knock off the classic Spritz from the top spot for summer cocktails?
Maison Cartron invites consumers to taste the cocktail and make their own decisions.
Cartron Cassis Crush
Ingredients:
- 40ml Joseph Cartron Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne Double Crème
- 40ml Lime juice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 120ml Sparkling water
Method: Build in a glass filled with ice. Start by pouring in the cassis liqueur and add fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir gently before topping off with sparkling water, and stir again. Garnish with a lemon or lime twist.
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