At a glance
Start with Kir
Kir takes about 3 minutes and lists 10 ml of crème de cassis.
A simple French aperitif of dry white wine and blackcurrant liqueur.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Make KirMeasurements and preparation
How much crème de cassis should you use?
Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.
Kir
For 1 serving · Built · 3 minutes
Full recipe and measuresKir Royale
For 1 serving · Built · 4 minutes
Full recipe and measuresApple Sunrise
For 1 serving · Shaken · 4 minutes
Full recipe and measuresFind your next drink
31 cocktails using Crème de Cassis
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30 ml · ShakenAdam & Eve #2
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenAlaska No.2
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenAngel's Share
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenApple Sunrise
4 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenAutumn's Jacket
6 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenAviator #1
5 min · View recipe →
22.5 ml · ShakenBallet Russe
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · StirredBlack Forest Gateau
6 min · View recipe →
15 ml · StirredBlack Jack
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · StirredBlack Jack Cocktail
4 min · View recipe →
30 ml · ShakenBolshoi Punch
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenBourbon Renewal
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenCountry Breeze
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenEl Diablo
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenEl Diablo Cocktail
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · MuddledEl Diablo Pepino
5 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenEpestone Daiquiri
4 min · View recipe →
2.5 ml · StirredFlamenco Tears
8 min · View recipe →
10 ml · StirredFogerty No. 2
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenFrench Daisy
6 min · View recipe →
20 ml · BuiltGina
5 min · View recipe →
7.5 ml · ShakenHoney Cobbler
5 min · View recipe →
20 ml · ShakenJuan & Jeanne
5 min · View recipe →
10 ml · BuiltKir
3 min · View recipe →
1 parts · BuiltKir Royale
4 min · View recipe →
2.5 ml · BuiltOriginal Tequila Sunrise
5 min · View recipe →
12.5 ml · BuiltOstend Fizz Royale
4 min · View recipe →
10 ml · StirredPerfect Regent
5 min · View recipe →
10 ml · BuiltQvevri
6 min · View recipe →
15 ml · ShakenRussian Spring Punch
5 min · View recipe →
22.5 ml · BuiltVermouth Cassis
4 min · View recipe →
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What to mix with crème de cassis
These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.
Lemon Juice
Used with crème de cassis in 10 of the linked recipes.
Explore Lemon JuiceLime Juice
Used with crème de cassis in 7 of the linked recipes.
Explore Lime JuiceLondon dry gin
Used with crème de cassis in 6 of the linked recipes.
Explore London dry ginKirsch
Used with crème de cassis in 4 of the linked recipes.
Explore KirschTequila Blanco
Used with crème de cassis in 4 of the linked recipes.
Explore Tequila BlancoBourbon
Used with crème de cassis in 3 of the linked recipes.
Explore BourbonQuick answers
Crème de Cassis cocktail questions
Which cocktails use crème de cassis?
Kir, Kir Royale, and Apple Sunrise use crème de cassis. Kir lists 10 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 31 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much crème de cassis do I need for a cocktail?
Kir lists 10 ml for 1 serving; Kir Royale lists 1 parts for 1 serving; Apple Sunrise lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make Kir?
Alongside crème de cassis, the required ingredients for Kir are 90 ml white wine. Its built preparation takes about 3 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is crème de cassis required or optional?
Crème de Cassis is required in 31 of the 31 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
Evidence
Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 3006-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- Kir: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B003
- Kir Royale: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B045
- Apple Sunrise: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B039
- Kokto governed 3006-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Crème de Cassis image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.