Made using traditional methods and cooked slowly to develop a gentle, smoky characteristic, this small-batch mezcal is a wonderful addition to any bar.

Mezcal from master mezcalier Lucio Morales Lopez.

Big zesty lemon drops and juniper notes open up into clean notes of coriander and nutmeg. The finish is crisp and citrus-driven. Good everyday drinking gin.

Blueberries and blackberry jam show up first with a soft undercurrent of juniper and angelica root. The kick is sweet and the waves of orange peel and almond paste leave a yummy taste in the mouth. This is brilliant for cocktails and different from other gins in that it really is an original flavour. Top stuff.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t be kidded into thinking Briottet Crème de Prune offers up the flavour of what we know as prunes in the UK, it is in fact a rich plum liqueur reminiscent of a classic plum brandy with a little extra cream. Alongside the plums, Mirabelle prunes are thrown into the mix but it’s the delicate yet intense flavour of plums that comes through strongest. Velvety on the palate and wonderful after a filling meal, Briottet’s Crème de Prune deserves a spot in your drinks cabinet.

Maison Briottet maintains a very high level of quality. It is the selection of the ripest fruit from the most suitable cultivars that provides for the finest flavours; therefore contracting the right growers to produce the correct fruit is the first step on the ladder. Subsequently, properly observed maceration with very pure neutral alcohol, and blending with the correct proportion of sugars to achieve the balance between fruit flavour, sweetness, acidity and alcohol create these excellent crèmes and liqueurs. Briottet Liqueur de Mangue is made by macerating the sweet flesh of the mango in alcohol prior to sweetening with sugar to make the final mango liqueur.

Delicate and smooth, the flavour of hibiscus green tea is a wonderful surprise addition to the Briottet liqueur collection. Known for its popularity in Japan and China it’s a flavour is fragrant, floral and aromatic, with a surprising spiciness that keeps you coming back for more. It’s a flavour which can really add another dimension to your favourite tipple, with a shot turning your sparkling wine or white wine spritzer into something truly special.

WELL CRAFTED LIQUEUR FROM BRIOTETT

Poppy is a traditional confection in French Cuisine, Briottet Coquelicot is a rich fruity Liqueur ideal for a modern twist on a cocktail classic.

A classic combination, cherry and alcohol is pure perfection. Briotett’s Cherry Cream Liqueur is not only rich in cherry flavours but a velvety creaminess which makes it easy to keep going back for more. Briotett use the whole natural Morello cherries in their liqueur, as they offer a level of acidity which is ideal for creating a perfectly smooth liqueur. Whether you want a cherry liqueur kick to your coffee or a gentle and enjoyable after dinner drink, consider Briotett’s Cherry Cream.