PR Peach and Brandy Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Peach and Brandy Liqueur Essence 20 ml

A properly ripe peach is sheer pleasure: velvety skin, juice running down your wrist and a scent that is more flower than fruit. Peach and Brandy is an attempt to bottle that feeling – and to give it a little evening warmth by letting the fruit rest against a base of soft brandy.

What sets this liqueur apart from simpler peach schnapps is precisely its depth. The peach is exotic, floral and sweet, but the brandy and vanilla mean the flavour does not stop at confectionery. It works as a sunny summer drink with plenty of ice, but equally as a small glass after a meal once the evening has turned cool.

Colour & Appearance

The liqueur turns a pale peachy gold with a pink-orange shimmer, like the cheek of the fruit itself. It is clear, bright and gently viscous.

Nose

The nose is lush and floral. Sun-warmed peach and nectarine meet jasmine, orange blossom and a little mango, which gives it that exotic stamp. Vanilla and a soft grapiness from the brandy sit in the background and hold everything together.

Palate

The palate is juicy and generous. The peach takes centre stage – ripe, sweet and with that slightly velvety character only stone fruit has – supported by nectarine, yellow melon and a tropical note of passion fruit. The floral nuance from the nose returns and adds elegance. Halfway through, the brandy arrives with mild warmth, vanilla custard and a hint of almond from the peach stone. The sweetness is plain to taste, but it is lifted by a fresh, juicy acidity that makes the liqueur thirst-quenching.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, soft and fruity. Peach and vanilla stay behind, with a warm little tail of brandy and a floral note that lingers in the nose.

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

• Over crushed ice with a wedge of peach.
• In a glass of dry sparkling wine – a simple take on the bellini.
• With iced tea, lemon and mint as the long drink of the summer.
• With orange juice and a dash of grenadine.
• Over vanilla ice cream, grilled peaches or panna cotta.

About the Essence

Peach and Brandy belongs to the PR (Prestige) series and is a sunny crowd-pleaser that tends to win over even those who do not normally drink liqueur. It is a gift in punches and drinks where you want plenty of fruit flavour without having to bother with fresh fruit.

The floral sweetness of the peach also suits desserts, grown-up smoothies and cakes. Stir a splash into the cream for a summer gateau, or into a fruit salad of melon and berries, and you will see why. The essence is also available in 25 litres for those who manufacture on a large scale.