Blume Marillen -“blossom of the apricot”- captures the lovely bouquet and taste of the Klosterneuburger apricot found in the Wachau region of the Danube Valley. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this delicate and beautifully balanced eau-de-vie to an exacting standard.

Technical notes

The Destillerie Purkhart “Blume Marillen” is famed for its delicate floral bouquet and a long, elegant finish. Made from only the Klosterneuburger apricot, famous in the Wachau region in the Danube Valley, with over 4½ lbs of apricots distilled for each bottle. Double distilled in traditional pot-stills, this eau-de-vie is drawn from only a small portion, the heart of the “mittlelauf,” in the second distillation.

Recipe

Garden of Eden 1/2 oz creme de violette 1/2 oz apricot brandy Serve in a pousse café glass Boston Cocktail 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz gin 3/4 oz apricot brandy 1/4 oz grenadine Shake & strain, 4.5 oz glass