Vedrenne Creme de Mirabelle (Cherry Plum) Liqueur (700ml)

It's believed that the mirabelle plum was cultivated from a wild fruit grown in Asia Minor. Identified by its small, oval shape, smooth-textured flesh, and especially by its dark yellow colour which becomes flecked in appearance, they're known for being sweet and flavour-packed. Primarily used in jams and pies, its juice is commonly fermented for wine or distilled into plum brandy. Ninety percent of mirabelle plums grown commercially are made into either jam or eau-de-vie or liqueurs like this (of course, the plums are also excellent when eaten fresh). The character of the fruit finds a confected, viscous expression here, lacking the tangy, lightly tart undertone you might expect. Almost lost in the sugars, trace citrus enlivens the finish. Try splashing it into sparkling wine for a fruit-forward Kir or blending into spritz-style summer cocktails. 18% Alc./Vol.