The Desiree cocktail is incredibly simple. It’s just five ounces of creme de cassis with an ounce of vodka (some recipes call for Stolichnaya specifically). Creme de cassis is a relatively low proof liqueur, which is why you can get away with such a big amount of it in one drink.

Enjoy a Desiree anytime you’re in the mood for creme de cassis, a liqueur made from black currants. This is definitely a sweet drink, so I think of it as a sort of cordial.



Yield: 1 drink
Desiree cocktail
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
It doesn't get much simpler than the Desiree cocktail recipe, featuring vodka and creme de cassis. No shaking or stirring needed.
Ingredients
- 5 ounce creme de cassis
- 1 ounce Stolichnaya vodka
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
- Pour both ingredients in.
- Optionally, you can garnish with a twist of lemon or lime.