Giffard Abricot du Roussillon is a lush, fruit-forward apricot liqueur made from Rouge du Roussillon apricots. It delivers ripe, jammy apricot flavor with floral and honeyed tones, underpinned by balanced sweetness and a touch of apricot skin texture. 25 % ABV. Great neat, for cocktails, or dessert-driven drinks.

Specification & Origin

Attribute Detail Producer Giffard & Cie, Loire Valley, France Grapes / Fruit Maceration of Rouge du Roussillon apricots (flesh & skin) in neutral spirit, with added fresh apricot juice for natural sweetness / acidity ABV 25% ABV Appearance / Color Golden yellow with orange / peachy amber hues; clear, mid-golden amber.

Tasting Profile

Sense Notes Nose / Aroma Rich sundried apricots, poached / baked apricots; floral pollen or light blossom; hints of peach; warm vanilla; slight almond undercurrent. Palate / Taste Juicy, jammy apricot flesh; pronounced sweetness but with enough acid to keep it fresh; notes of stewed or baked apricot; touches of vanilla and maybe mild caramel; slight vegetal (skin) texture; maybe dried fruit undertones. Finish / Aftertaste Honeyed finish; lingering apricot + a crispness; some citrus acidity or tang at the end; not cloying, balanced

Strengths & What Makes It Special

• Made with a premium apricot variety (Rouge du Roussillon) known for rich aroma and flavor.

• Balanced profiling: you get fruit ripeness + sweetness + a touch of acidity and skin/vegetal notes so it doesnt feel one-dimensional.

• Versatile: neat, over ice, or used in cocktails where apricot flavour is desired without overwhelming sweetness.

Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipes

Here are a few ways to showcase Abricot du Roussillon:

• Apricot Old Fashioned
  2 oz bourbon or rye + 0.5-0.75 oz Abricot du Roussillon + 2 dashes bitters, orange twist garnish.

• Summer Apricot Spritz
  1 oz Abricot du Roussillon + 3 oz Prosecco + splash soda + apricot slice / mint.

• Apricot & Gin Cocktail
  1.5 oz gin + 0.75 oz Abricot du Roussillon + 0.5 oz lemon juice + egg white (optional) dry shake then shake with ice, strain.

• Dessert Pairing
  Drizzle over vanilla ice cream or poached fruit; fold into whipped cream; or pair with almond or peach-based desserts.