Eau-de-Vie - literally "water of life" in French, refers to a brandy made from fruit. It is clear and colorless.

Eaux-de-vie (plural) are produced in several countries, most notably in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The most common fruits are apples, pears and strawberries. These spirits are in the 45% alcoholic range and are served neat in small sipping glasses after a meal, usually chilled.

Although the fruit eaux-de-vie are the most common, there are is also a category of eau-de-vie made from grape skins, seeds and pomace; this is referred to as an eau-de-vie de marc. Some are clear, while others are aged in oak barrels for up to eight to ten years. These latter examples, made in several wine regions in France such as Provence and the Rhone Valley, are golden or copper in color and have a smoky, toasty, nutty character to them.