"When the wine goes in, strange things come out." ~Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, The Piccolomini, 1799

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Alizé Passion Fruit Liqueur

This liqueur is a blend of French vodka and fruit juices, predominantly passion fruit. There are five varieties of this liqueur: Gold Passion (passion fruit), Red Passion (passion fruit and cranberry), Wild Passion (passion fruit and mango), Rose Passion (passion fruit, strawberry, and lychee), and Bleu Passion (passion fruit, cherry, and ginger).

I have only had opportunity to taste the Wild Passion thus far, but if it is anything to go by, this line of liqueurs is a sure winner. Terrific flavour, very smooth, and plays well with so many other ingredients.

As you've likely noticed, I am a huge fan of Chambord as well, so it should come as no surprise that an attempt was made to introduce two of my favourites into one Yummy-tini, and here it is:

One and one half measures vodka
One and one quarter measures Alizé Wild Passion Liqueur
One and one quarter measures Chambord
Three measures pineapple juice


Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice;
Shake until good frost forms;
Strain into martini glass.

This is a definite keeper. Very smooth taste, light and fruity. Esthetically, a lovely pink/orange and the combination holds together, no separation of the ingredients once served, and a lovely froth on top that maintains from the first sip to the last. I didn't garnish it but a simple pineapple wedge would do the trick here.

So, to my friends that are coming over on Friday night, bring the pineapple juice...I'll pick up the Alizé. You'll love this one!

Till next time,

Drink With Care, Friends