£21.50
| Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Vintages | NV |
| Bottle Sizes | 70cl |
| Website | Maison Briottet |
Briottet Liqueur de Menthe Verte is a green mint liqueur. It is a great alternative to green Creme de Menthe, stronger and less sweet, bottled at a higher abv 21% compared to normal creme de menthe. The perfect ingredient for a Grasshopper cocktail.
Maison Briottet is a family business, founded in 1836, and has been run by the 6th generation of the Briottet family, Claire and Vincent, since 2014. The Maison is located in the centre of the town of Dijon in the Burgundy wine-growing region. Originally, the family were negociants of Burgundy wine, involved with ageing, blending, bottling and selling the wines. Following the development, and massive popularity of the Blanc Cassis Aperitif (white wine with Crème de Cassis also known as a Kir), in the 1900s, the company progressively focused its activities on producing fruit crèmes, liquors, brandies and Marcs de Bourgogne.
Maison Briottet maintains a very high level of quality. It is the selection of the ripest fruit, locally sourced where possible, from the most suitable cultivars that provides for the finest flavours. The first step on the ladder in the process is contracting the right growers to produce the finest, best quality, ripe fruit. Then, at the headquarters, the fruits undergo carefully observed maceration with very pure neutral alcohol and blending with the correct proportion of sugars to achieve the balance between fruit flavour, sweetness, acidity and alcohol to create top of the range crèmes and liqueurs.
Briottet Liqueur de Menthe Verteis made by macerating mint leaves, mainly peppermint leaves in pure alchohol. The infusion is then distilled to extract all the minty essential oils, flavours and aromas and is then sweetened with sugar prior to bottling.
Briottet Liqueur de Menthe Verte is a vibrant green liqueur with a fresh and herbaceous flavour. Made from the distillation of mint leaves, this liqueur has strong, refreshing aromas of mint. On the palate, it is intensely minty, with a cool, crisp taste that is not overly sweet. The finish is clean and invigorating, with a lingering freshness that makes it perfect as an after-dinner digestif.
Perfect as an after-dinner digestif and as a versatile ingredient in cocktails, adding a burst of minty flavor and a beautiful green colour to any drink. Great in Mint Julep or Grasshopper Cocktail. Also an essential ingredient in Nigella Lawson’s Grasshopper Pie.
Try in a Grasshopper Cocktail:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all the ingredients. Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
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