PR Orange Brandy Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Orange Brandy Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Orange and brandy are one of the oldest love matches in the world of drink. The essential oils of the citrus peel lift the grapey weight of the brandy, and the brandy in turn gives the orange a warmth and depth that clear orange liqueur never quite reaches. Orange Brandy is a straight, honest reading of that meeting: plenty of orange, distinct brandy and a drier bearing than you expect from a liqueur.

That makes it unusually useful. It slips down as a shot, it stands firmly on its own feet over ice, and in the shaker it takes the orange liqueur’s place in everything from sours to punches – with a little extra warmth thrown in.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur shimmers in a warm orange-amber, like orange marmalade against the light. The texture is lightly syrupy, yet more supple than that of the very sweetest liqueurs.

Nose

The nose strikes up with freshly grated orange zest – bright, oily and aromatic – followed by sweet orange juice and a little mandarin. The brandy makes itself known with grape, vanilla and a light caramel note, and last of all comes a dry nuance of orange peel left to dry in the sun.

Palate

The palate is clearly orange-driven yet surprisingly restrained. Sweet, ripe orange meets the aromatic, faintly bitter oils of the peel, and together they give a flavour closer to fine orange marmalade than to squash. The brandy builds out the middle with warmth, vanilla and a slightly toasted note, and the sweetness keeps to the background so that the citrus can shine. The mouthfeel is soft and round, with a lively, almost tingling citrus freshness that makes the liqueur easy to drink.

Finish

The finish is long, clean and warming. Orange peel and vanilla remain, with the grapiness of the brandy as a warm close and a small, elegant bitterness that clears the palate.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit and sugar. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished liqueur. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• As a shot, well chilled, with a wedge of orange.
• On ice with a strip of orange peel.
• As the orange liqueur in a sidecar, a cosmopolitan and other sours.
• In hot chocolate or coffee with whipped cream.
• In sangria and punch, where it boosts both the fruit and the warmth.

About the Essence

Orange Brandy belongs to the PR (Prestige) series and is the straightforward, fruity orange liqueur of the range – less spicy and herbal than Strandier, with the focus on pure orange and brandy. A safe bet for anyone who wants a versatile orange liqueur at home.

In baking and desserts it is hard to beat: chocolate cake, truffles, fruit salad and pancakes are all the better for a splash. It also lends a lovely citrus warmth to mulled wine, hot apple juice and other winter drinks. The essence is also available in 25 litres for professional users.