
Give Your Cocktail a Little Je Ne Sais Quoi
An unequivocal translator of time and place, eaux de vie—or unaged fruit brandies—have added a missing I don’t know what to the modern drink.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- photo: Michelle Heimerman
An unequivocal translator of time and place, eaux de vie—or unaged fruit brandies—have added a missing I don’t know what to the modern drink.
Mango brandy, pineapple juice and banana cordial makes for a Ramos by way of the tropics.
Carrot eau de vie complements a base of amontillado sherry and adds a layer of freshness to both ginger and honey syrups.
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A resinous riff on the Gin Sour, the Overlook's cool spice comes courtesy Douglas Fir eau de vie from Portland's Clear Creek distillery.
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Two types of eau de vie shine in this layered cocktail from Death & Co.
This herbal take take on the dirty Martini features gin, basil eau de vie and two types of vermouth.
Eau de vie has long been considered a rustic peasant spirit unworthy of serious consideration. But a handful of small, progressive producers are showing that these fruit brandies are capable…