Giffard Rhubarb Liqueur is a French fruit liqueur made from both green and red rhubarb, delivering a lively blend of tartness and sweetness. At 20% ABV, it offers stewed rhubarb and fruit-jam character, vibrant acidity, and floral or candy-like aromas. Very mixable, it shines in cocktails but is also interesting enough to sip or drizzle over desserts.

Key Specs & Production Details

Specification Detail ABV / Proof 20% ABV ( 40 proof) Volume 750 ml bottle. Origin Produced by Giffard & Cie, in Angers, Loire Valley, France. Base / Raw Materials Infusion (or maceration) of green & red rhubarb chunks in neutral beet-based alcohol. Color / Appearance Slightly opaque brick-red / rusty-salmon / sunset pink hue.

Flavor & Tasting Profile

Sensory Element Notes & Details Aroma / Nose Intense rhubarb aroma; fresh stalks; slight candy or strawberry undertones. Palate / Taste Sweet rhubarb flavor with stewed notes; pronounced tartness and citric acidity; red berry marmalade style; balance between sweet and sour; some vegetal finish. Finish / Aftertaste Tart stewed rhubarb lingers; some acidity remains; the sweetness doesnt overstay; slight vegetal or stalky edge at the end.

Strengths & Ideal Usage

What it does well:

• Brings a bright rhubarb characterboth sweet and tartthat adds complexity to drinks.

• Very versatile: works nicely in fruity cocktails, spritzes, low-ABV drinks; also in dessert-style or brunch type cocktails.

• Eye-catching color and flavor make it useful for visual appeal as well as gustatory.

Cocktail & Serve Suggestions

Here are some mini-recipes and ideas for using Giffard Rhubarb Liqueur:

• Rhubarb Spritz
  1.5 oz Giffard Rhubarb Liqueur + 3 oz Prosecco + splash of soda water; garnish with a rhubarb stalk or lemon twist.

• Rhubarb Gin Smash
  1.5 oz gin + 0.75 oz rhubarb liqueur + 0.5 oz lemon juice + fresh mint; shake with ice and serve over crushed ice.

• Rhubarb Sour
  1.5 oz Rhubarb Liqueur + 1 oz fresh lime (or lemon) juice + 0.5 oz simple syrup (if needed) + egg white (optional); dry shake, then shake with ice and strain.

• Rhubarb & Vodka Cocktail
  2 oz vodka + 0.75 oz rhubarb liqueur + 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur + citrus soda; garnish with edible flower or fresh rhubarb.

• Dessert Pairing: drizzle over vanilla ice cream; pair with fruit tart, ricotta dessert, or shortcake; works well in flamb or in dessert sauces.