Lubelska Blackcurrant Vodka Liqueur (Porzeczkowa) 50cl / 30%
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Lubelska Blackcurrant is a Polish blackcurrant vodka liqueur, made by infusing sun-ripened blackcurrants and blending the infusion with clear vodka, bottled at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. On Polish shelves it carries the name Porzeczkowa, and it pours a deep, inky purple. Many fruit liqueurs lean heavily on sugar, but this one lets the natural tartness of the berries and a faint bitterness from their skins hold the sweetness back. It suits anyone who finds cassis too syrupy and wants a blackcurrant liqueur that tastes of the fruit itself, whether after dinner or in a sparkling glass.
Lubelska Blackcurrant tasting notes
- Nose: Crushed blackcurrants and cassis jam, lifted by a green, leafy edge.
- Palate: Concentrated dark berry fruit with moderate sweetness, followed by a dry, slightly tannic grip from the skins.
- Finish: Medium in length, closing on a gentle bitterness that recalls blackcurrant leaf.
How to drink Lubelska Blackcurrant
Keep the bottle in the fridge and pour 30 to 40 ml into a small liqueur glass, or over two ice cubes in a tumbler. The tart berry flavour sits well beside dark chocolate, baked cheesecake and a cheese board with a mature cheddar. In Polish homes a fruit liqueur like this often appears with coffee and cake after a family meal.
Cocktails with Lubelska Blackcurrant
- Polish Kir Royale: pour 15 ml Lubelska Blackcurrant into a flute and top with 120 ml chilled dry sparkling wine.
- Blackcurrant Gin Fizz: shake 25 ml Lubelska Blackcurrant, 35 ml gin and 20 ml lemon juice with ice, strain into a highball over fresh ice and top with 80 ml soda water.
- Orchard Highball: build 40 ml Lubelska Blackcurrant over ice with 120 ml cloudy apple juice and a squeeze of lemon.
How it compares
Lubelska Cherry is brighter, juicier and lower in strength at 25%, whereas the blackcurrant flavour is darker, drier and more savoury. Lubelska Field Berry blends several fruits at 28% and has a softer, rounder sweetness, so it suits drinkers who want berries without the tannic edge. Of the whole Lubelska fruit range, this is the bottle closest in style to French cassis, which makes it a handy alternative to crème de cassis in a Kir.
Good to know
Lubelska belongs to the Stock Polska portfolio, which makes a long list of fruit flavours under the same name. The Lubelska Blackcurrant 50cl bottle is a sensible size for trying something new or tucking into a hamper. Wodka Company delivers Lubelska Blackcurrant to addresses across the UK from its shop in London.
Po polsku
Lubelska Porzeczkowa (Blackcurrant) to likier na bazie wódki z nastawem z dojrzałych czarnych porzeczek, o mocy 30%, w butelce 0,5 l. Ma głęboki, fioletowy kolor i jest wytrawniejsza niż większość owocowych likierów, bo słodycz równoważy tu naturalna kwaskowość i lekka goryczka porzeczkowej skórki. Najlepiej smakuje dobrze schłodzona, w małym kieliszku lub z lodem. Warto też wlać 15 ml do kieliszka do szampana i dopełnić schłodzonym wytrawnym winem musującym, tworząc polską wersję kira.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubelska Blackcurrant very sweet?
No, Lubelska Blackcurrant is only moderately sweet for a fruit liqueur. The sharp acidity of the berries and a slight bitterness from their skins hold the sugar back, so Lubelska Blackcurrant tastes dark, tangy and fairly dry.
Can Lubelska Blackcurrant replace crème de cassis?
Yes, Lubelska Blackcurrant works in place of crème de cassis in a Kir: add 15 ml to a glass of chilled dry white wine, or use Champagne for a Kir Royale. Lubelska Blackcurrant is less syrupy than most cassis, so the drink stays fresher and more fruit-led.
Can you pour Lubelska Blackcurrant over ice cream?
Yes, a small drizzle of Lubelska Blackcurrant over vanilla ice cream makes an easy grown-up dessert. The deep purple liqueur also suits pavlova, Eton mess and a lemon cheesecake, where its tartness cuts through the cream.
