Full Review

Merlet

Merlet
Crème De Fraise Strawberry Liqueur

Category: Fruit Liqueur

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 18%
94 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$35

Merlet
Crème De Fraise Strawberry Liqueur

Category: Fruit Liqueur

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 18%
Ruby color. Aromas of roasted strawberry, rhubarb, and boysenberry with a syrupy, lively, very sweet medium body and an even, interesting, medium-length plump raspberry and forest berry tea finish. A vivid berry Liqueur with a pop of balancing acidity; great for sparkling wine cocktails.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Fruity
Aroma Aroma: roasted strawberry, rhubarb, and boysenberry
Taste Flavor: plump raspberry and forest berry tea
Smoothness Smoothness: Smooth
Enjoy Enjoy: in cocktails
Cocktail Cocktails: Kir Royale, French 75
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A vivid berry liqueur with a pop of balancing acidity; great for sparkling wine cocktails.

The Producer

Distillerie Merlet & Fils

The Producer
40, Rue de Chevessac
St. Sauvant, 17610
France
33 -546 91 50 36

Their Portfolio

Fruit Liqueur

Spirits Glass Copita Ruby.jpg
Serve in a Copita
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.