Giffard Ginger of the Indies is a spirited French ginger liqueur that balances bold, fiery spice with aromatic floral notes and sweet undertones. With 25% ABV, its vivid without being overpowering: kind of like a ginger root-kissed floral punch. Great for cocktails, adding complexity, or sipping if you like spice with nuance.

Origin & Production

Spec Detail Producer Giffard & Cie, Angers in the Loire Valley, France. ABV / Strength 25% ABV Base / Key Ingredients Maceration of fresh ginger roots; enhanced with vanilla, orange flower water (orange blossom), and a touch of coriander. Color / Appearance Straw-to-light amber / golden yellow liqueur. Slightly cloudy sometimes, depending on batch.

Tasting & Flavor Profile

Aspect Notes Nose / Aroma Sharp, zesty ginger up front; coriander provides spice herbal dimension; vanilla softens the edges; orange blossom adds a floral lift. Palate / Taste Starts with mild sweetness, then the ginger builds warming, somewhat peppery; citrus or lime cordial notes appear; the floral & vanilla hints emerge through the spice. Finish / Aftertaste Lingering ginger heat, spicy pepper, with floral / orange blossom + vanilla echoing; citrus undertones; fairly clean, not overly sugary finish.

What Makes It Distinct

• Spice + Floral Balance: Its not just raw ginger fire the addition of orange blossom and vanilla gives aroma and palate layers.

• Versatile Strength: 25% ABV strikes a good middle ground strong enough to show character, gentle enough to mix well or sip over ice.

• Coriander Twist: The coriander adds herbal & citrusy spice, giving more depth than many ginger liqueurs that rely only on sweetness or heat.

Strengths

• Excellent in cocktails that benefit from spice ginger-forward drinks, ginger highballs, or spicy spritzes.

• Works both as a flavor accent and a feature ingredient.

• Floral notes make it more complex than a pure hot ginger syrup style; more interest for sipping or creative mixology.

Suggested Uses & Recipes

Here are some mini-recipes or serving suggestions to showcase Ginger of the Indies:

• Ginger Highball
  1.5 oz spirit (vodka, rum, or rye) + 0.75 oz Ginger of the Indies + soda water + lime twist.

• Ginger Sour
  1 oz Ginger of the Indies + 1 oz fresh lemon (or lime) juice + 0.5 oz simple syrup + egg white (optional) shake, strain.

• Floral Ginger Spritz
  0.75 oz Ginger of the Indies + 3 oz Prosecco or dry sparkling wine + splash of soda; garnish with a slice of candied ginger or lemon peel.

• Warm Ginger Toddy
  0.5 oz-1 oz Ginger of the Indies + hot water + honey + lemon wheel.

• Digestif / On Ice
  Serve over a large ice cube, allow to warm, sip slowly the floral and spice notes unfold.