About Fruit Liqueur

About Fruit Liqueur
Fruit liqueurs are produced by two main methods, either purely with fruit juices or sometimes with fruit that has been steeped in alcohol. Numerous fruits are used in the production of fruit liqueurs, such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cassis and blackberry. Alcoholic content ranges from 15% to 30%.

These types of fruit liqueurs are produced throughout Europe, from France and Italy to Germany and Denmark. There are also some produced from the Caribbean, namely coconut liqueur.

While many of these fruit liqueurs are medium-sweet or even sweeter, there are some that are quite dry with a light bitterness. Most are meant for consumption on their own, sometimes before a meal, sometimes after.

This is an extremely popular category the world round, as many fruit liqueurs serve as the base of numerous cocktails.

Top Picks for Fruit Liqueur

Merlet Crème De Poire Williams Pear Liqueur
96 points
$35
A vivid and pure orchard fruit liqueur with delicious length and balance.
Awards: 2021 Best Fruit Liqueur
Pairidaeza Creme De Banane Fruit Liqueur
95 points
$37
Repping every form of roasted, baked, and caramelized banana; a fascinating and scrumptious dessert drink.
Merlet Soeurs Cerises Cherry Liqueur
95 points
$38
A bold berry liqueur with subtle chocolate nuances.
Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
94 points
$32
With a harmonious balance of sweet fruit and bright acidity, this liqueur would make an excellent addition to a Daiquiri — frozen or shaken.
Merlet Creme De Framboise Liqueur
94 points
$27
A lush and tasty sipper, and would make an incredible summer punch.
Awards: 2022 Best Fruit Liqueur
Merlet Crème De Fraise Strawberry Liqueur
94 points
$35
A vivid berry liqueur with a pop of balancing acidity; great for sparkling wine cocktails.
Drillaud Crème De Framboise Liqueur
93 points
$19
Best Buy
Would adore this in a Clover Club or other cocktail modifications but this is so tasty that you can sip it after dinner on its own or use it to top a dessert.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Merlet Crème De Pêche de Vigne Liqueur
93 points
$27
Concentrated and decadent peach syrup that is delicious and incredibly well executed.
PAMA Fruit Liqueur
93 points
$24
Best Buy
A delicious, tart fruit liqueur to be added to a Highball, Spritz or make a delicious fruit-forward, acid-driven Martini.
93 points $24 Best Buy
Merlet Creme De Mure Sauvage Liqueur
92 points
$27
A complex, rich, and interesting sipper that will keep you coming back for more.