Posts Tagged “Giffard”

Banane du Brésil

Banane du Brésil

Unique cocktails. Giffard products have long been prized by barmen. They are the liqueurs of choice by professionals. Banane du Brésil offers lots of inspiration for unique and classy cocktails. Banana cultivation dates back 12,000 years and is an important part of history. Indeed, the banana tree is considered to be the first plant cultivated…

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Menthe-Pastille from Giffard

Menthe-Pastille from Giffard

Minty and Fresh. Summer is here and cool drinks are in order. Perhaps a cocktail offering minty notes. Menthe-Pastille was created by Emile Giffard in 1885. This clear liqueur is made with the essential oils from peppermint. It is perfect for creating fresh-tasting drinks. Emile Giffard was a pharmacist in Angers in France. He transformed…

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Giffard Crème de Pêche de Vigne

Giffard Crème de Pêche de Vigne

Vineyard Peach in Summer Cocktails. The weather is warmer, and we think of entertaining. Giffard Crème de Pêche de Vigne offers a delicious canvas on which to build some memorable drinks for you and your friends. This liqueur (crème de fruits) is made from the infusion of vineyard peaches and is another quality liqueur from…

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Piment d’Espelette from Giffard

Piment d’Espelette from Giffard

The French Chilli Liqueur. Giffard offers a wide range of liqueurs but this particular example is deliciously unique. Piment d’Espelette would be a welcome addition to any comprehensive bar stock. It’s full of character and it packs a flavour punch which allows for some mixology innovation. The Espelette pepper is called Ezpeletako biperra in the…

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Giffard Rhubarb – A World of Cocktails

Giffard Rhubarb – A World of Cocktails

Quality Liqueurs and Syrups Giffard is one of the most celebrated producers of essential bar ingredients, and they have a diverse range of liqueurs and syrups to fire the imagination of any mixologist or home aficionado. Back in 1885 Émile Giffard was a pharmacist in Angers in Val de Loire, France. The date is still…

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