Creme de mure (blackberry)

Reference

Burgundy / France, Loire Valley / France

ABV15–20%
Sub-styles
crème liqueurberry liqueurFrench fruit liqueur

Tasting Notes

Ripe blackberry, bramble jam, seedy tartness, dark berry, slight earthiness, hedgerow fruit. More tannic and jammy than raspberry. The seed character adds texture that other berry liqueurs lack. Deep purple-black color. The Bramble float creates a visual gradient from clear to deep purple.

Brand Guide

Call

Giffard Crème de Mûre ($18-22) — the bartender's standard

Premium

Merlet Crème de Mûre ($20-25). Combier ($20-25). Chambord ($25-30) — different berry (black raspberry) but adjacent. Budget: generic blackberry liqueur ($10-15). Giffard dominates in cocktail bars

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The Story

Wild blackberry in sweetened spirit. Deep purple, tart, and essential for the Bramble cocktail.