Lejay Cassis Orange
Description
Lejay Cassis Orange is a cocktail that weaves together traditional cassis liqueur from Burgundy, France, and fresh orange juice, creating a feeling of homely warmth. The deep purple of cassis harmonizes with the brightness of orange, expressing the comfort of a loving family home. The sweet and sour taste evokes precious family time and happy memories, beloved by many as a heartwarming drink.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （1950s）
Conceived in 1950s France as a cocktail that could be easily enjoyed at home. Based on Mayor Kir's beloved combination of cassis and wine, the addition of more familiar orange juice created a warm cocktail perfect for family gatherings.
Birth Date Meaning
Owner of a heart that envisions a sweet happy family
The deep affection of cassis and warm brightness of orange symbolize family happiness, expressing love for family and longing for an ideal home
Famous Quotes
- "Family love is like this cocktail - sweet, deep, and eternally warming the heart" - Marie Dupont, French home cooking researcher
Trivia
- Cassis has long been beloved as the 'fruit of love' and considered a symbol of family happiness
- Lejay Cassis is the world's oldest cassis liqueur, continuously made since 1841
- Dijon, France is called the 'holy land of cassis' and produces the highest quality cassis
- The combination of orange and cassis is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, beneficial for health
- In Japan, it's popular for wedding anniversaries as a cocktail representing 'family bonds'
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Lejay Cassis - 30 ml
- Orange Juice - 120 ml
- Soda Water - 60 ml
- Lemon Juice - 10 ml
Instructions:
- Fill highball glass with plenty of ice
- Pour Lejay Cassis into the bottom of the glass
- Slowly add fresh orange juice
- Add a few drops of lemon juice for acidity
- Fill the glass with soda water
- Stir lightly from bottom with bar spoon
- Garnish with orange slice and cassis berries