Merlet Creme de Mure Liqueurs

FLAVOUR & TEXTURE: Clear deep burgundy in the glass, bursting with aromatic blackberry, hints of blueberry and delicate violet. Rich, moderately sweet palate with natural fruit tannins for balance, finishing long and floral with soft vanilla SINCE 1850: Distillerie Merlet & Fils, Saint-Sauvant (Cognac area, France). Family distillers since 1850. Fruit liqueurs since 1983: fruit is crushed, macerated, then filtered and sweetened for a smooth, velvety, cocktail-ready pour MERLET FAMILY: Founded in 1850, the Merlet family distilled eaux-de-vie at Saint-Sauvant in the Cognac area. In the mid-1970s, fifth-generation distiller Gilles Merlet diversified into fruit liqueurs, and the Merlet brand’s range launched in 1983 PERFECT SERVE: Make a classic Bramble-shake 45ml gin, 30ml lemon juice and 12.5ml sugar syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice, then drizzle 12.5ml Crème de Mûre for the signature ‘bleeding’ effect; garnish with a blackberry and lemon wheel