black currant
noun
: a European perennial currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing aromatic edible black berries that are used especially in flavoring liqueur (such as cassis)
also
: the fruit
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Bright, medium-deep purple; aromas of black currant, violets, black plum and a hint of cranberry.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The nonalcoholic El Diablo is made with panax ginseng, which is used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, plus NA tequila, fresh lime juice, black currant syrup, ginger beer, disco inferno and bolivar bitters ($9).
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
The modernized version is a fruity chypre with raspberries, black currant, rose and patchouli.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
This Earl Grey–scented candle helps neutralize strong cooking smells, and notes of bergamot, black currant, and vanilla set a romantic mood without veering into cloyingly sweet territory.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024
Apple butter can also contain up to 12% mold, which is better than cherry jam, which can be 30% moldy, or black currant jam, which can be 75% moldy.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Luxurious tannins provide a sumptuous backdrop for black currant, purple plum, dark chocolate, and lavender flavors that coalesce in a smooth, satisfying finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
The 2019 has an iridescent violet rim, with raspberry, black currant, mocha, clove, and nutmeg in the glass.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
Look for seamless flavors of black currant, blackberry and plum with wild herbs and mushroom.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The nonalcoholic El Diablo is made with panax ginseng, which is used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, plus NA tequila, fresh lime juice, black currant syrup, ginger beer, disco inferno and bolivar bitters ($9).
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
The modernized version is a fruity chypre with raspberries, black currant, rose and patchouli.
—Caitie Kelly Kin Woo Kate Guadagnino Nicole Demarco Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
This Earl Grey–scented candle helps neutralize strong cooking smells, and notes of bergamot, black currant, and vanilla set a romantic mood without veering into cloyingly sweet territory.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024
Apple butter can also contain up to 12% mold, which is better than cherry jam, which can be 30% moldy, or black currant jam, which can be 75% moldy.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Luxurious tannins provide a sumptuous backdrop for black currant, purple plum, dark chocolate, and lavender flavors that coalesce in a smooth, satisfying finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
The 2019 has an iridescent violet rim, with raspberry, black currant, mocha, clove, and nutmeg in the glass.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
Look for seamless flavors of black currant, blackberry and plum with wild herbs and mushroom.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
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