Tempus Fugit Creme de Noyaux

Tempus Fugit Spirits, known for meticulously recreating historical spirits, brings us their Crème de Noyaux, a classic 19th-century French liqueur. It's crafted in Switzerland by distilling apricot and cherry pit kernels, blended with bitter almonds and other botanicals, following extensive research to perfect techniques and source ingredients true to original recipes. This isn't some newfangled concoction; Tempus Fugit is dedicated to reviving rare, historically accurate cocktail ingredients for today's discerning palates. The rich, garnet-red hue comes from cochineal, a natural colorant stipulated in the traditional formulas, offering a complex, nutty, and stone fruit character with a hint of balancing bitterness.

This classic French liqueur, Tempus Fugit Creme de Noyaux, offers a distinct marzipan and sweet cherry character with a hint of balancing bitterness on the finish, a profile derived from distilled apricot and cherry pit kernels. It's a fantastic way to add a complex, nutty sweetness and a beautiful garnet-red hue to your cocktails, particularly shining in classics like the Pink Squirrel or when used as an intriguing substitute for orgeat in tiki drinks. Consider it for drinks where you desire a rich, almond-like flavor with fruity undertones; it plays nicely with both dark spirits and lighter gin creations, making it a versatile addition to your home bar for crafting unique cocktail ingredients.

This isn't your grandma's marzipan, though you'll find those comforting almond notes. Tempus Fugit Creme de Noyaux opens with an inviting aroma of sweet cherry and almond, almost like a freshly baked clafoutis. On the palate, it's rich and velvety, with that marzipan character shining through, beautifully balanced by juicy apricot and a distinct cherry tang. The finish is long and smooth, leaving a pleasant, lingering nuttiness with a subtle, balancing bitterness and a whisper of stone fruit and spice.