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Grapefruit, Yuzu & Citrus

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Grapefruit liqueur captures the bittersweet zest of grapefruit in a bottle, and this shelf extends the idea to yuzu, bergamot, blood orange and lemon. Look for St. Elder Pamplemousse, Italicus, Solerno and Suntory Kanade Yuzu.
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About Grapefruit, Yuzu & Citrus

Beyond orange and lemon, a smaller set of citrus liqueurs brings sharper, more aromatic fruit into the glass.

Grapefruit liqueur is typically made by macerating grapefruit peel, and sometimes juice, in neutral spirit before sweetening. The best versions keep some of the fruit's natural bitterness, which balances the sugar and makes them useful in drier drinks. St. Elder Pamplemousse is our grapefruit pick.

The rest of the shelf covers other citrus. Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto follows the Italian rosolio style and uses bergamot, the fragrant citrus known from Earl Grey tea. Solerno is built on blood orange. Suntory Kanade Yuzu brings the floral tang of Japanese yuzu, and Tubi 60 from Israel blends citrus with herbs. Podhalanska Cytrynowka is a Polish lemon liqueur.

These bottles are made for spritzes and sours. An Italicus Spritz tops the liqueur with prosecco and garnishes it with green olives. A splash of grapefruit liqueur in a Paloma, with tequila, lime and grapefruit soda, deepens the fruit. Yuzu liqueur makes a simple highball with chilled soda water. For triple sec, limoncello and cognac-based styles, see the main Orange & Citrus Liqueurs collection.

Grapefruit, Yuzu & Citrus FAQ

What is grapefruit liqueur?

Grapefruit liqueur is made from grapefruit peel, and sometimes juice, steeped in spirit and sweetened, keeping a pleasant bitter edge. Bartenders use it to brighten spritzes, sours and tequila drinks. St. Elder Pamplemousse is the grapefruit liqueur on our shelf, and it works well in a Paloma or with sparkling wine.

What is Italicus liqueur?

Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto is an Italian liqueur flavored with bergamot, the aromatic citrus also used in Earl Grey tea. It follows the rosolio tradition of lightly sweet, aromatic liqueurs. The signature serve is the Italicus Spritz with prosecco and green olives, and it also adds lift to gin drinks.

How do you use yuzu liqueur?

Yuzu liqueur tastes like a cross between grapefruit, lemon and mandarin with a floral finish. Try Suntory Kanade Yuzu Liqueur in a highball with chilled soda water and plenty of ice, or use it in place of triple sec in a sour or margarita for a sharper, more aromatic drink.

What mixes well with grapefruit liqueur?

Grapefruit liqueur pairs naturally with tequila, gin, prosecco and soda water. Add half an ounce of St. Elder Pamplemousse to a Paloma, or pour it with tonic and gin for a bittersweet highball. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur follows the same logic if you prefer a rounder, sweeter citrus note.

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