Crème de cassis is most well-known as being an ingredient in Kir and Kir Royale cocktails, but if you're feeling brave, try it on its own as an after-dinner drink.

Ina Garten offers one such option on her blog, Barefoot Contessa: cassis, a type of blackcurrant liqueur. While it might not be a liqueur you'd typically keep stocked in your home bar, the ...