Briottet Manzana Verde is a sharp and sour liqueur which lives up to its name, green apple. the sourness is balanced by the sweetness of the fruit and there is a wildness to the flavour too, thanks to the apples being handpicked in the basque mountains and immediately made into a fresh and fruitful liqueur. Wonderfully fresh and lingers on the palate, this is one liqueur which should only be enjoyed chilled, on its own or with ice.
The fresh flavour of the melon is delicate and fragrant and difficult to capture perfectly in a drink, although Briottet does a wonderful job of it. Briottet’s melon liqueur is wonderfully fresh and accompanied by a warm herbaceous depth which makes it even more drinkable. The refreshing nature of this drink makes it a wonderful choice for simply pouring over crushed ice or to pep up sparkling wine.
The intense and natural flavour of the blackberry combines beautifully with so many other flavours that this Briottet blackberry cream liqueur will feel more than at home in your drinks cabinet. The special recipe that Briottet has developed over time ensures that only the finest, sweetest notes of blackberry come through and are combined perfectly with the rich cream, ensuring a flavour which you can’t help but enjoy.
Briottet offers a full range of curacao liqueurs and this is their vibrant orange offering. Briottet orange liqueur brings together the zest of both the bitter curacao orange as well as Seville orange zest. These bright citric flavours are teamed beautifully with aromatics from natural plants and together you get the classic curacao liqueur flavour. Without the bright hues of the blue version or the well-known character of triple sec, Briottet orange curacao offers something different and a slightly bigger bite than your average curacao.
It may sound like a bit of a mouthful but Briottet liqueur de Pamplemousse Rose is simply an exception pink grapefruit offering which is as delicate as it is elegant. This floral pink grapefruit liqueur benefits from both the acidic and sweet characteristics of the fruit, with a flavour which is round and smooth, refreshing until the last sip and vibrant throughout. Pop it in champagne for a real celebration.
The South American passion fruit delivers a flavour which is not only exotic but extremely moreish and tantalisingly tempting. when combined in Briottet’s recipe to create their exceptional passion fruit liqueur, the fruit’s finest notes are drawn out, delivering a beautiful flavour. This passion fruit liqueur is ideal for creating exotic cocktails, especially with orange or apple juice as a base. You could even pop it into a bucks fizz for something extra special.
Peach is a flavour we know and love when it comes to after-dinner drinks but rather than your classic schnapps why not consider the sweet indulgence offered by Briottet’s peach cream liqueur? it’s one of those drinks cupboard must-haves which blends beautifully with so many different flavours. It makes an exceptional aperitif with dry white wine or straight with a little crushed ice to further enhance its flavour.
Rhubarb isn’t the most common of flavours but it is one which is exceptionally memorable and one which, if you want to create the perfect rhubarb bellini or rhubarb collins you simply can’t do without. Briottet’s blush pink rhubarb liqueur distils the essence of both green and red rhubarb delivering that familiar flavour alongside the sweet alcoholic syrup. It finishes on a high note that will have you reaching for the bottle once more and it’s definitely a drink that gets people talking.
Is there anything more quintessentially English than a pink rose? Briottet liqueur de rose is made from a distillation of rose petals and white sugar, delivering a delicate yet aromatic flavour which blends beautifully in a range of ways. Whether you enjoy it over crushed ice, on its own or as an extra special twist on your favourite sparkling wine, Briottet rose liqueur is also wonderful for an indulgent dessert, popping into ice cream or poured over pastry.
The artisanal nature of all Briottet’s liqueurs does not go amiss with this high-quality triple sec. Real fruit flavours come bursting from the bottle and you get all the vibrancy you’d expect from true curacao orange flavour with the crystal clear hues that makes triple sec memorable. A subtle blending process helps mellow out the bright citrus notes and makes triple sec a perfect cocktail ingredient, especially for a margarita with a twist.
The vibrant purple hues of this drink could only mean one thing, the bright, aromatic flavour of violet. Briottet liqueur de Violette is as tasty as it is vibrant with a nose rich in retro parma violets. The taste is sweet with icing sugar and the floral depth you’d expect from the violet flower. Liquorice also comes through but only as an afterthought, allowing the floral intensity of the violet to take centre stage.
Briottet fraise cream liqueur is a vibrantly fresh and flavoured drink which brings together the character of several varieties of wild strawberries, giving a flavour which is fruity and evokes the traditional English country garden in summer. Wonderful in a classic strawberry cocktail such as the strawberry daiquiri or to add something different and create a bright, contemporary cocktail such as a strawberry mojito. creamy but fresh with natural wild strawberries, each sip of Briottet’s liqueur is as moreish as the last.
The true taste of Italian coffee is perfectly instilled in this Cafe Borgetti liqueur. Strong rich espresso coffee comes through on the palate and a sweet and smooth taste ensures it goes down wonderfully. A traditional recipe which uses premium coffees and expert soft drink/mixer/mixers ensure that the original recipe of Ugo Borghetti is replicated every time, ensuring that classic flavour is perennially enjoyed and the glass you sip today is as close to possible as the first invented in 1860.
Nutty Sri Lankan arrack is a distinctively flavoured drink which utilises the flavours of some of the country’s most naturally occurring plants. The sap of the coconut flower stem forms the key ingredient of the drink and is combined with a range of hand-picked botanicals and distilled in a traditional column still. The result is a flavour which is reminiscent of diluted whisky with recognisable nutty and malted notes and the added fruitiness of dried strawberry. a truly unique flavour.
The intensity of sweet, tart raspberries is perfectly contained within each bottle of Chambord. Black and red raspberries are wonderfully balanced together creating a delectable liqueur which is finished with smooth natural honey and exotic Madagascan vanilla. Rich and decadent, Chambord is fragrant and intense with berry flavours. Inspired by the liqueurs of 18th-century France, Chambord is intensely enjoyable and plays a key role in classic cocktails including the french manhattan, butler miller and the tempting Chambord daiquiri.
One of the most famous triple sec style liqueurs around Cointreau is the first choice ingredient for many citrus cocktails and the recipe has been perfected to the point where it’s simply a must-buy for many. On the nose is fresh and tangy, orange oils coming through thick and fast and unlike other bitter-led triple sec style liqueurs Cointreau is intensely sweet leading into a dry finish. Nutmeg and lemon come through in the finish too.
Cynar is an artichoke based bittersweet liquor known for its versatility and distinctive flavour, which is enriched by a secret recipe of the infusion of 13 herbs and plants. The most characteristic among them is artichoke leaves from which the name of the drink derives (Cynar scolymus is the botanic definition of the artichoke). Cynar is a modern and versatile drink that can be enjoyed either straight on the rocks, in a shot, or as an essential ingredient in a variety of “pungent” and original cocktails.
It’s hard to believe but Disaronno amaretto does not contain any nuts, simply their enticing flavour. Reminiscent of amaretti biscuits and the world’s favourite Italian liqueur, almond aromas are deep, intense and deliver a flavour which is popular around the world. Combining natural herbs and fruit steeped in apricot kernel oil, Disaronno Amaretto has a heady and floral scent which follows through to its flavour. With a history dating back over half a millennium, Disaronno Amaretto is a flavour which has always been loved.
Whisky lovers don’t limit their spirits to their favourite malts, they’re getting in on the liqueur act. Drambuie is the world’s favourite premium whisky liqueur, bringing together some classic malt whisky flavours and adding a little sweetness. The taste of Scotland is deep within each bottle of Drambuie as the aged malts blend beautifully with hints of honey, Scottish heather, aromatic herbs and spices. With a regal past, Drambuie was created for bonnie prince charlie in the 18th century and it’s wonderfully enjoyed neat, as well as with sparkling soda and zesty lime.
Known for their fairtrade principles, fair goji berry liqueur is certified fairtrade is made from selectively sourced goji berries from the isolated Himalayan valleys. The berries are harvested and shipped to France, the macerated and turned into this exceptional liqueur. Its aroma is invitingly sweet, with peach and apple coming through alongside a touch of red berries and the flavour is sweet and light with a little syrup thickness. Raspberry, melon and plums all come through alongside cherry sourness, in an exotic mix of enjoyable fresh fruit.
If you’re feeling hot and want to test the fire in your belly then this is a drink for you. Fireball whisky liqueur is made from Canadian whiskies and natural cinnamon. The two combined provide a white-hot heat which is rich in sweet cinnamon, red hot sugary flavours which are enjoyable as well as responsible for the burn that hits the back of your throat. A popular shooter but also a guaranteed way to add pep to a cocktail.
Frangelico is known as one of the big guys, one of Italy's most famous liqueurs and one which has been around for more than 300 years. Traditional in its production and flavour, Frangelico captures the essence of the rich and flavourful hazelnut and offers it up as a smooth and creamy liqueur. The bottle is shaped like a monk’s habit, bringing back memories of its first producers and the flavour is truly intense with a nuttiness which is wonderful in coffee, over dessert or as part of the base of a creamy cocktail.
A clear crème de cacao from Gabriel Bouvier's bartender range. This liqueur works excellently in cocktails, as it does not alter the colour of your drinks - an advantage for bartenders, because you can never underestimate the power of the first bite.
Gabriel Bouvier's extravagant range of liqueurs and crème should all be tasted once and this crème de cassis is one of the oldest, classic flavours in the collection. Macerated blackcurrants are balanced against sugar to ensure the acidity of the fruit is enjoyable. On opening the bottle memories of freshly cooked blackcurrant pie come with a rich aroma and flavour follows balancing the tartness of the berries with a much-needed sweetness.
Gabriel boudier crème de fraise is a fresh and fruity liqueur which brings together the flavour of a range of different varieties of strawberry. the strawberries are macerated with neutral spirit to allow their flavour to do the talking and it comes out in a sweet and enticing strawberry shortcake flavour when you take a sip. the sweet strawberry flavour blends with brown sugar to create a fresh baked flavour and hints of freshly made jam.