Joseph Cartron 'Violette' Liqueur, France

Violet in character and color, Joseph Cartron 'Violette' Liqueur, France draws on two expressions of the flower: aromatic violet leaf absolute and violet flower aromas. Joseph Cartron blends them into a floral liqueur that is vivid without losing its herbal edge, offering an elegant way to bring violet’s perfume and soft fruit character to classic cocktails.

Product Details:

• Base Spirit: Neutral sugar beet distillate
• Botanicals: Violet leaf absolute and violet flower aromas; the producer sources cultivated violets from Egypt
• Production: Violet aromatic material is macerated, then blended with violet flower aromas; crystallized beet sugar is gradually incorporated
• ABV: 20%
• Producer: Joseph Cartron
• Owner: Groupe Bernard Hayot (GBH), through SPIRIBAM
• Liqueur Producer: Producer Team

Sensory Description:

Bright violet hues lead into a delicate, fresh floral aroma, lifted by subtle herbal notes. The palate is supple and rounded, with an immediate touch of fruit before a soft wild-violet character unfolds. Its airy texture keeps the floral profile graceful, finishing refined, lightly persistent, and fragrant.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver: The Liqueur Masters, 2016
• Master: The Liqueur Masters, 2018

Producer’s Background:

Founded in 1882 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Joseph Cartron grew from a Burgundy family liqueur house into a specialist producer with an extensive range of fruit liqueurs, eaux-de-vie, and aperitifs. Judith Cartron represents the fifth generation of the family and has led the company since 2011. GBH acquired the business in 2021, with Judith continuing to manage the company and its production team.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled in a small cordial glass, or use a measured pour in an Aviation with gin, lemon, and maraschino liqueur. It also adds a fragrant violet note to sparkling wine or a simple gin-and-soda. Pair with berry tarts, almond pastries, or delicate fruit desserts.