Crème de noyaux

Crème de noyaux is a French liqueur distilled from a macerate of alcohol and apricot, cherry, or peach kernels. They can be made with only one type or a combination of fruit pits. Sometimes botanicals can also be added, and the liqueur can have a distinctive red color, which was originally imparted with cochineal dye.

Nowadays, few producers that still produce crème de noyaux opt for a different choice of coloring. These liqueurs typically have almond or marzipan aromas and flavors, which are often reminiscent of amaretto. They are best known for their use in cocktails, such as Pink Squirrel and Old Etonian.