Joseph Cartron Sureau is an elderflower liqueur bottled at 20% ABV. Joseph Cartron is a family distillery in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in Burgundy, that has been producing benchmark liqueurs since 1882.
It is made from delicate, aromatic elderflowers, carefully selected and imported from Austria and Hungary.
The result is fresh and floral, with fragrant elderflower, a hint of lychee and pear and a clean, bright finish.
Elderflower is one of the most versatile cocktail ingredients, adding a gentle floral lift to sparkling wine, gin and vodka drinks.
Like the rest of the Cartron range, it comes in the house's tall, slender bottle with the 1882 crest, a handsome addition to any home bar. It is a thoughtful gift for home bartenders, and it sits naturally alongside the other Cartron liqueurs for anyone building a well-stocked cocktail cabinet.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fragrant elderflower.
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Palate: Fresh and floral, with hints of lychee and pear.
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Finish: Clean and bright.
Specifications
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Producer: Joseph Cartron, Nuits-Saint-Georges (est. 1882)
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Style: Elderflower liqueur
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Flowers: Elderflowers from Austria and Hungary
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ABV: 20% (40 proof)
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Origin: Burgundy, France
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Cartron Sureau makes a classic Hugo spritz with prosecco, soda water, fresh mint and lime. It adds a floral lift to a gin and tonic, a French 75, a gimlet or a vodka collins, and it is the key to an elderflower martini with gin and dry vermouth. On its own, serve it chilled over ice with a twist of lemon. For a simple party punch, mix it with white wine, sparkling water and sliced strawberries and cucumber. Drizzle it over fruit salad, sorbet or panna cotta for dessert, or pair it with goat cheese salads, smoked salmon and light seafood. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the elderflowers come from?
Austria and Hungary.
How do I use it?
In a Hugo spritz, a gin and tonic, a French 75 or an elderflower martini.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 20% ABV, or 40 proof.
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