The benchmark crme de cassis, from a family operation in Dijon that’s been making liqueurs since 1836now in its sixth generation under Vincent and Claire Briottet. The recipe is simple: Noir de Bourgogne black currants macerated for two months in neutral French alcohol, then blended with sugar. No artificial dyes, no additivesthe deep purple-black color is entirely natural. In 2018, Briottet received the prestigious ‘Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant’ (Living Heritage Company) designation from the French state, recognizing exceptional artisanal mastery. Essential for Kir and Kir Royale.