Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur

Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur shines in citrus-forward cocktails, adding a bright, zesty punch to drinks like sours, spritzes, and margarita variations. While delightful year-round, it's particularly refreshing in warm weather, and its vibrant flavor pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes, grilled chicken, or citrusy desserts.

Nose: Bright citrus aroma with prominent blood orange notes. Zesty and fresh, reminiscent of freshly peeled oranges. Subtle hints of lemon peel and a touch of honey sweetness.

Palate: Rich and smooth texture. Intense blood orange flavor balanced by a pleasant sweetness. Notes of candied orange peel and marmalade. Slight warmth from the alcohol, but not overpowering. Faint herbal undertones reminiscent of Mediterranean herbs.

Finish: Long and satisfying. The blood orange flavor lingers, gradually fading to a gentle sweetness. Subtle hints of vanilla and spice emerge. Clean and refreshing aftertaste with a mild citrus tang.

Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur is crafted using blood oranges harvested at the peak of ripeness from the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. The fruit's essential oils are extracted through a unique process called "sfumatura," which involves pressing the orange peels against calcium carbonate to release their aromatic essence, resulting in a vibrant and intensely flavored liqueur.

• Solerno's unique bottle design is inspired by the Murano perfume bottles of Venice, with each one hand-blown by Italian artisans to capture the essence of Sicilian craftsmanship.
• The liqueur is made using three different varieties of Sicilian blood oranges, including the prized Sanguinello orange, which is harvested for just 3 weeks each year during the winter "blood orange season."
• Solerno's creator, Lesley Gracie, is also the master distiller behind Hendrick's Gin. She spent years perfecting the recipe, even timing her visits to Sicily to coincide with the brief blood orange harvest to ensure the freshest ingredients.