AU Emerald Cream Liqueur Essence 50 ml

AU Emerald Cream Liqueur Essence 50 ml

There is a reason why whiskey cream liqueur is the best-selling liqueur in the world: it is simply impossible to dislike. Smooth cream, a warming note of whiskey and a caress of chocolate and vanilla – this is luxury at its most approachable. Emerald Cream gives you the much-loved classic in a home-made version, and the 50 ml bottle is enough for a full three bottles. Just as well, because it tends to go quickly.

The secret of a successful cream liqueur is balance. Too much spirit and the cream disappears; too much sugar and the drink becomes sickly. Emerald Cream hits the bullseye: rich but not heavy, sweet but not cloying, and with just the right amount of whiskey warmth at the end.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur is a creamy pale beige, like milky coffee. It is thick, opaque and velvety, and swirls beautifully around the ice cubes in the glass.

Nose

The nose is soft and sweet. Fresh cream and vanilla ice cream on the first breath, then milk chocolate, toffee and roasted hazelnuts. The whiskey is sensed as a warm, malty note with a little honey and oak, and a touch of coffee rounds things off.

Palate

The palate is every bit as smooth as you hope. The cream coats the whole mouth, sweet and full, with chocolate and vanilla fudge as clear companions. Then comes the whiskey – never sharp, just a soft warmth with notes of malt, caramel and a little spicy oak that gives the liqueur its grown-up character. A faint note of coffee and nougat makes the whole even more dessert-like. The balance between cream, sweetness and spirit is what makes the style so easy to drink.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, creamy and warm. Chocolate, toffee and a quiet whiskey glow slowly fade away.

How to Use

The essence is mixed according to the instructions on the label, which state which ingredients are needed besides spirit. 50 ml makes 2.25 litres of finished liqueur. Keep the finished liqueur in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

• Over ice in a tumbler – the classic.
• In coffee instead of milk, or in hot chocolate.
• Shaken with vodka and coffee liqueur into a creamy dessert drink.
• Over vanilla ice cream or in a milkshake for grown-ups.
• In cheesecake, chocolate truffles and cake fillings.

About the Essence

Emerald Cream belongs to the AU range with its practical 50 ml size. It is one of our most popular essences in the run-up to Christmas – both for your own use and for decanting into smart bottles as home-made gifts.

The finished liqueur is kept in the fridge and shaken gently before serving. Serve it really cold – straight from the fridge over a couple of large ice cubes. If you want to go the extra mile, grate a little dark chocolate or nutmeg over the glass just before you carry it to the table.