COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
2 oz gin
3/4 oz crème de cassis
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz simple syrup, optional
Add the gin, crème de cassis, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Taste before straining, and if it’s too tart, add the simple syrup and shake again. Double strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a black grape or a thin lemon twist.
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GARNISH OPTIONS
A black grape leans into the color story and echoes the currant in the name. A thin lemon twist is the easier option and brightens the aroma instead.
WHY CRÈME DE CASSIS
This is a black currant liqueur, not a syrup, so it brings both sweetness and real depth of flavor rather than just color. It's what gives the drink its bruised purple hue.
ADJUST THE TART
Taste before adding anything else. If the lemon is dominating, ¼ oz simple syrup smooths it out without dulling the currant flavor.
GLASSWARE
A coupe keeps the color front and center. A stemmed cocktail glass works as a substitute if a coupe isn't available.
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Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
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