Alize liqueur: history, composition, types
There is nothing more beautiful than the state of euphoria that you experience in the process of creating something new, unusual and in demand. It is quite possible that Jean-Paul and Marie-Claude Lafragette felt this way when they were working on the creation of Alize liqueur. It was a completely new experience for them and the Lafragette cognac house. Although the fruit jams produced by the company are also not quite a usual product for a cognac brand.
A brief history of Alize
The company producing one of the best cognacs in France was founded more than 200 years ago, in 1814. The family also owns Chateau Loudenne, which specializes in creating excellent wine from famous grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Cabernet Franc. But this is another story..
Although cognac and jams play an important role in the creation of fruit liqueurs. Initially, manufacturers decided to launch the Alize line of youth cognac. And it was he who, after his overwhelming success, pushed the business owners to another, and as it turned out, a very successful experiment.
The first Alize Gold Passion liqueur was released in 1986. And already in 2007, the Alize line of liqueurs included 3 types of cognac-based drinks and 2 types of vodka-based drinks.
An interesting fact is that in the mid-90s of the XX century, when the liquor entered the American market and made a real splash there, famous rappers from New York "8-Off" and Mr.Cheeks wrote a song called "Alize For Dolo", in which they praised this luxurious passionate drink.
To date, the House of Lafragette continues to produce and sell cognac products and elite wines. And for the production of liqueurs opened the company L&L S.A.S, which is directly involved in the production and distribution of Alize products.
The secret of producing Alize liqueur
Fresh fruit jam and first-class purified Lafragette cognac spirits are used to produce the liqueur.
The main feature of fruit drinks is that due to the high concentration of carefully selected fruits and the use of the best spirits, the drink does not give a sediment.
Also important is the fact that the liqueur is 100% natural and for some flavors, premium French vodka is used instead of cognac.
Types of Alize liqueur
The brand's lineup includes five flavors that create an incredible combination of tastes:
Alize Gold Passion, 16%
The drink has a soft orange color and a wonderful exotic taste, which clearly captures the shades of passion fruit in addition to cognac notes. This liqueur goes well with champagne and apple juice.
Alize Red Passion, 16% alcohol
Liqueur with a wonderful cranberry hue and an interesting fruit and berry flavor. An incredible combination of peach, cranberry and passion fruit juices makes the aftertaste of the drink unforgettable. The aroma contains light notes of tropical fruits, which are set off by a delicate aroma of spices.
Alize Bleu Passion, 20%, vodka
The bright blue color of the drink in tandem with a bold taste is the hallmark of Alize Bleu Passion. The liqueur has a pleasant aftertaste with subtle notes of cherry, passion fruit and ginger. Experts recommend enjoying the drink in combination with sparkling wine or fine French champagne.
Alize Peach, 16%
The drink has a deep orange-peach color. The combination of ripe peaches and premium French vodka makes the liqueur truly special.
Alize Apple, 16%
This is a novelty of the collection The liqueur has a juicy green color and a delicate taste of apples, which is delicately enveloped by French vodka "Lux" quality.
How to drink Alize liqueurs
Whether it's the simplest or the most expensive liqueur, the rules for drinking it are relatively the same.
But still, the manufacturer emphasizes that Alize is best drunk neat with a couple of ice cubes.
You can also experiment and add a fruity drink to sparkling wine or champagne.
And the most common option is cocktails. Combine different ingredients and create masterpieces to your taste.
Update: 01.03.2018
Category: Liqueurs and Tinctures