The future of flavor is here: McCormick unveils its 2026 Flavor of the Year: Black Currant, a berry featuring a distinct yet balanced flavor profile that's sweet, tart, and rich. [...] Black Currant berries are native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. They combine tart-and-tangy with a sweet, fruity flavor that's earthy, slightly floral and herbal. The dark purple fruit has been popular for centuries in specific regions as an ingredient in jams, syrups, candies, desserts, drinks and liqueurs. It's quickly gaining popularity and is forecast to show up on global menus soon.
— Read more in McCormick® Unveils the 2026 Flavor of the Year: Black Currant at McCormick.
Would anyone else like a Kir?
https://www.tastefrance.com/magazine/wine/what-kir
“Fun fact: during the filming of Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief” Cary Grant was introduced to Kir and became an instant fan and helped to popularise the drink among the Hollywood elite.”
Which might be how I eventually came to drink them…
Haven’t had one in years but used to drink them frequently.