PR Apricot Brandy Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Apricot Brandy Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Leaf through any old cocktail book and you will find it on every other page: apricot liqueur. In the golden age of the cocktail it was as much a fixture behind the bar as orange liqueur and vermouth, and anyone who has ever shaken a sour or a fizz with a splash of apricot will understand why. It brings fruit, sweetness and a sunny roundness that few other ingredients can manage.

Apricot Brandy is our take on exactly that classic. Here the fruit leads – juicy, sweet and generous – while the brandy is content to provide a soft, warm base. That makes the liqueur a versatile team player in the shaker, but also an easy-going, fruity glass to sip just as it is.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur is a clear golden yellow with an apricot-coloured glow, lighter and sunnier than the dark brandy liqueurs. It is noticeably syrupy and moves lazily in the glass.

Nose

The nose is like unscrewing the lid of a jar of apricot jam. Sweet, juicy apricot dominates, closely followed by ripe peach, blossom honey and a touch of orange blossom. The brandy is only hinted at, as a soft, warm undertone alongside a little vanilla.

Palate

The palate is sweet, fruity and instantly approachable. The apricot arrives as jam and freshly made compote, juicy rather than dried, and is joined by peach and yellow plum. Honey and vanilla round things off, and a fine acidity in the middle stops the sweetness from growing heavy. Only towards the end does the brandy step forward, mild and grapey, bringing just the right amount of warmth. The mouthfeel is silky and generous – this is a liqueur that wants to be liked, and is.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, sweet and sunny. Apricot and honey linger, with a light, fresh fruit acidity and a whisper of brandy right at the end.

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

• In a sour with gin or vodka, lemon juice and egg white.
• With soda water, ice and a slice of lemon – light and summery.
• In classic cocktails with rum, lime and a dash of apricot.
• Topped up with dry sparkling wine in a tall glass.
• Neat and lightly chilled with fruit desserts or a slice of almond tart.

About the Essence

Apricot Brandy belongs to the PR (Prestige) series and is the sweeter and fruitier of our two apricot liqueurs. Choose it when you want the cocktail classic – pure apricot joy with the brandy as a discreet accompaniment – and its sister product Apricot with Brandy when you want more warmth and almond.

The liqueur earns its keep in the kitchen too, for instance as a glaze on fruit tarts, in sponge bases or over fresh berries. The essence comes in 20 ml, 280 ml, 1000 ml and 25 litres, so the home bar and the heavy user alike can find the right size.