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Briefly about the drink
Violet liqueur or “Parfait d’Amour” has a peculiar sweet taste and purple color.
From the French “Parfait d’Amour” means “Perfect love”, at one time the drink was to the taste of ladies from high society, and later the fame of “a drink for lovers” was attached to the liquor.
The main ingredients of violet liqueur are: citrus fruits, rose petals, violets, vanilla, less often coriander, lemon, almonds are used. This explains the similarity of taste with Cointreau and Triple Sec.
The perfect combination
Try mixing violet liqueur with sparkling wine (champagne).
Giffard Perfect Love
Violet French violet liqueur. The drink has a fruity and aromatic bouquet with notes of violets. The taste is floral at first, and then slowly acquires a fruity tinge and spicy hints of vanilla. Best used neat and in cocktails. The history of the Giffard brand begins in 1885, which undoubtedly increases the credibility of the liquor in the Shakedown review.
Alcohol: 25% by volume.
The Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur
The original liqueur in a very unusual bottle in retro style. It is noteworthy that Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur is made from violet flowers and roots added to the best neutral alcohol. This drink surprises with a delicate and elegant aroma of a fragile flower, and classic cocktails such as Aviation, Blue Moon and Violet Fizz can now be prepared according to the original recipe.
Alcohol: 22% by volume.
Joseph Cartron Violette
Violet liqueur from the French manufacturer Joseph Cartron. This drink was first released in 2016, although Cartron has been in business since 1882.
The liquor is flavored with violets imported from Egypt, which are made into essential oils and a paste. The paste is diluted with neutral alcohol and slowly distilled at low pressure so as not to damage the delicate aroma of the violet. Then crystallized sugar is added, which reduces the strength of the drink and makes it sweeter.
Liquor has a characteristic purple hue.
Alcohol: 20% by volume.
Marie Brizard Perfect Love
Positioned as a liqueur for classic cocktails. It has a purple color with a sweet and round taste with hints of candied almonds, rose petals and vanilla. Liquor has a characteristic spicy and floral aroma.
Marie Brizard founded the production of her liqueurs as early as 1755. By choosing only ripe, quality fruits and organic herbs, unique recipes passed down from generation to generation have made Marie Brizard one of the most popular marcos in the world.
Alcohol: 25% by volume.
De Kuyper Perfect Love
A bar violet liqueur originating from the Netherlands. The taste is characterized by a good balance between strength and almost syrupy sweetness. The main shades of the palette are vanilla, chocolate, rose. The lingering aftertaste is dominated by notes of milk chocolate, flowers and orange peel. It is distinguished by a lilac-burgundy color that is non-standard for Parfait Amour.
Alcohol: 30% by volume.
Perfect Love Bowls
A variation of violet liqueur from a well-known alcohol brand.
Not the best option for drinking in its pure form. Suitable for cocktails, but cannot recommend it for your bar.
Alcohol: 24% by volume.
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Relevance: 08.05.2021
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