How to Use black currant in a Sentence

black currant

noun
  • This pale ale is brewed with black currants and iodized salt.
    — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 6 June 2018
  • Baies is a blissful mix of black currant leaves and fresh roses.
    — Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The notes include black currant, peach, and leather with an ambery base.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Bright purple; aromas of black currant, black plum and mocha.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021
  • On the nose there are aromas of red plum, blackberry and black currant.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The black currant seed oil and vitamin keep your pout nourished.
    — Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2021
  • The balm is infused with black currant seed and grapeseed oils that smooth and soften the lips.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2021
  • At the castle base, stands sold a hot black currant wine called ribezlak to the few passersby.
    — Tara Isabella Burton, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2018
  • Bright purple; aromas of black plum, black currant and dark chocolate with a hint of anise.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
  • On the nose, there is tropical fruit, plum, black currant and dark summer berries.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2021
  • This wine exhibits ripe cherry, black currant, and a hint of spice, with a smooth finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The bushes popped with gooseberries and red and black currants.
    — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 26 July 2019
  • Smooth tannins lead the way to flavors of black currant, red plum, and a touch of mocha in the finish.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Light and fresh, the mix of fresh grapefruit, lily of the valley, and black currant, is just lovely.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Top notes of bergamot, cardamom, and black currant make way for subtler notes of rose and vanilla.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Once cut open, the pigeon is plated alongside endives braised in black currant and the juices of the bird.
    — Fortune, 29 Sep. 2019
  • The whiskey features aromas of black currant, crème brûlée, and cinnamon, with hints of leather.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The scent is light, but the rose and black currant notes will gently follow you around the room like a romantic lover.
    — ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Kir is a traditional French cocktail made with black currant liqueur and white wine.
    — Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Look for seamless flavors of black currant, blackberry and plum with wild herbs and mushroom.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Slightly chewy tannins pave the way for flavors of ripe red raspberry, black currant, and dried rose hips.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
  • In the mouth there are silky tannins and flavors of black plum, black currant and ripe pomegranate with a long, long finish.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
  • 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 Cab features black currant, cherry, and vanilla notes, with a soft finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • To set a moody scene, light a few of these black candles that smell like Bulgarian rose and black currant berries.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Those ingredients include flaxseed oil, hemp-seed oil, rice bran, black currant and coconut and grape seed oils.
    — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2018
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine herbs, capers, black currants, pine nuts, anchovies and citrus zest.
    — Karen Stabiner, WSJ, 27 July 2017
  • Now add a splash of blood orange and grapefruit for tartness, and a hint of black currant for complexity.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Before Dex breaks loose, one thug sings the praises of a special brew, and its flavors of caramel and black currant.
    — oregonlive, 26 Nov. 2019
  • The character is full of blackberry, black currant and lead pencil.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2021

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