Most people associate the flavour of black currants with the French liqueur known as cassis. The sweet, earthy, and rich berry flavour produces aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit and hints of raspberry. Combined with the floral aromatic notes of carnations and roses, this is a complex flavour, both sharp and sweet, with a cleansing aftertaste void of any cloying sweetness.

Oil Pairings:

Blood Orange, Garlic, Herbes de Provence, Lemon, Roasted Walnut, Rosemary

Ideas:

• fresh garden salads
• marinate pork or lamb ribs or chops
• brush on pears, peaches, apricots and pineapple to grill
• drizzle on fresh ricotta, cottage cheese, or ice cream with fruit