G.E. Massenez Creme de Violettes (Violet) Liqueur 700ml

"Beautifully floral French violet liqueur with delicate sweetness and a gorgeous purple colour."

G.E. Massenez Crème de Violettes is one of those lovely French liqueurs that brings something a little different to the drinks cabinet. Bursting with delicate violet aromas, gentle floral sweetness and a wonderfully fragrant character, it's best known for adding that distinctive purple colour and floral flavour to classic cocktails. Made by the historic Massenez distillery in Alsace, this is a terrific choice for cocktail enthusiasts or anyone looking to experiment with something a little more unusual. A small splash goes a long way, making it a particularly handy bottle to have behind the bar.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Delicate and fragrant violet flowers, with hints of sweet floral perfume and subtle confectionery notes.

Palate: Smooth and gently sweet, with distinctive violet flavours, delicate floral richness and a soft, rounded texture. The sweetness is balanced by the liqueur's fragrant botanical character.

Finish: Soft, sweet and lingering, with lovely violet perfume and delicate floral notes.

Serving Suggestions

Crème de Violettes is perhaps best known as an essential ingredient in the classic Aviation cocktail, where it combines beautifully with gin, lemon juice and maraschino liqueur.

It's also terrific in a Violet Gin Fizz, mixed with gin, fresh lemon and soda water, or added to sparkling wine for a fragrant floral twist.

For something a little different, try a small splash in lemonade or use it to add a delicate violet flavour to desserts, sorbets and sweet treats.

About The Distillery

G.E. Massenez is one of France's most respected traditional fruit spirit and liqueur producers, with a history dating back to 1870 in the beautiful Alsace region of northeastern France.

Founded by Jean Baptiste Massenez in the village of Urbeis, the family distillery developed a reputation for producing exceptional eaux de vie and fruit liqueurs that capture the distinctive character of their ingredients.

Over the generations, Massenez has become particularly celebrated for its traditional fruit spirits, including Williams pear and wild raspberry, alongside an extensive range of beautifully crafted French liqueurs.

The distillery is located in the Val de Villé in Alsace, a region with a long tradition of producing fine fruit spirits and aromatic liqueurs.

Massenez Crème de Violettes continues this tradition, offering the delicate fragrance and distinctive flavour of violet flowers in a classic French liqueur that has become a favourite among cocktail enthusiasts.

Details

Producer: G.E. Massenez
Product: Crème de Violettes
Style: French Violet Floral Liqueur
Region: Alsace
Country: France
Bottle Size: 700ml
Flavour Profile: Floral Violet, Delicate Sweetness, Fragrant Botanicals
Colour: Purple Violet