Giffard Crme de Pamplemousse is a bright, zesty, and elegant grapefruit liqueur that brings fresh citrus character without overwhelming sweetness. Its a great choice to add grapefruit brightness to cocktailsenhancing complexity and lift rather than masking other ingredients. It works beautifully in spritzes, tequila or gin cocktails, or even over sparkling wine for a citrus twist.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Produced by Giffard & Cie, a family-owned French liqueur house founded in 1885 in the Loire Valley.

• The liqueur is made by steam distilling fresh pink grapefruit peels, extracting the essential oils and aromatic compounds, then blending them into a sweetened fortified base.

• Because the essential oils are volatile, this method helps retain the vivid grapefruit aromatics and minimizes harsh bitterness.

• Alcohol content is 16% ABV (32 proof).

Tasting Profile

Component Notes & Highlights Appearance / Color Blush pink / pale rose grapefruit tint (hence Pamplemousse Rose) Nose / Aroma Intense grapefruit zest, light floral and citrus oils, fresh rind character Palate / Taste Bittersweet grapefruit (pink grapefruit style) acid and bitterness balanced by fruitiness; marmalade link, citrus pith note Finish Clean, crisp with lingering citrus zest and a gentle bitter-sweet echo

Diffords Guide sums it up well:

A 100 % natural fruit crme made from the maceration of pink grapefruit bright aromatic quality and the balanced bitterness and tartness of fresh pink grapefruit.

Serving & Usage

• Use: In cocktails as a grapefruit accent or brightener (in place of liqueurs that may be heavier).

• Examples:
  Sparkling wine + a splash of Crme de Pamplemousse for a grapefruit spritz
  Tequila, grapefruit liqueur, fresh lime, soda a twist on Paloma using liqueur instead of juice
  In lower-ABV cocktails or aperitifs where citrus brightness is desired

• It can also be enjoyed neat or over ice by aficionados who enjoy light citrus liqueurs.

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Giffard Crme de Pamplemousse (Rose) Type / Style Fruit liqueur / crme de fruit (pink grapefruit) ABV / Proof 16% ABV (32 proof) Production Steam distillation of pink grapefruit peel essential oils Character Bright grapefruit zest, balanced bitterness, citrus marmalade notes Usage Cocktails, spritzes, citrus accent in mixed drinks