Giffard Caribbean Pineapple Liqueur
Giffard Caribbean Pineapple is a vibrant, fruit-liqueur combining sun-ripened and candied pineapples, with warm spice and aged rum undercurrents. It's juicy, lush, and slightly indulgent, designed to evoke the flavors of caramelized pineapple with a bit of warmth and complexity — great neat, in tropical cocktails, or drizzled over desserts.
Origins & Composition
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | Giffard & Cie, Angers, Loire Valley, France. |
| Fruit Basis | Fresh pineapples ripened under Caribbean sun, along with candied pineapple infusion. |
| Rum Element | A touch of 7-year-old Caribbean / Guyanese rum is blended in to provide depth. |
| Spices / Additional Notes | Some spices used (warm spices) to round out the pineapple sweetness. |
| ABV / Strength | 25% ABV. |
Tasting Profile
| Sensory Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Deep golden yellow; rich and luminous. |
| Nose / Aroma | Strong pineapple aroma — both fresh and slightly caramelized. Buttered or flamed pineapple tones; some sugary candied fruit and warmth from rum. |
| Palate / Taste | Juicy pineapple sweetness up front; candied pineapple adds a layer of rich sugar; then comes rum warmth; spice whispers (likely from warm spices) giving slight bite or complexity; good balance of sweetness, fruit, and aged spirit. |
| Finish | Lingering pineapple, rum and spice; toasted / flamed pineapple tones; smooth and fairly long, not harsh; a tropical sweetness that holds without being cloying. |
Strengths
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Very expressive pineapple flavor — both fresh and candy-sweet, which gives it dimension.
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The aged rum element adds backbone, complexity, warmth — it’s more than just fruit syrup.
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Visually appealing and flavourful: great in tropical or fruit-driven cocktails, or as a standout component.
-
Moderate ABV makes it flexible — works in mixed drinks without overpowering.
Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipe Ideas
Here are some serving suggestions / cocktails where this liqueur would shine:
-
Caribbean Pineapple Daiquiri
1.5 oz light rum + 0.75 oz Giffard Caribbean Pineapple + 0.75 oz fresh lime juice → shake with ice, strain into chilled coupe. -
Pineapple Rum Old Fashioned
2 oz aged rum + 0.5 oz Caribbean Pineapple + dash bitters + orange twist → stir & large ice cube. -
Pineapple Spritz
1 oz Caribbean Pineapple + 3 oz sparkling wine + splash soda water → garnish with pineapple wedge or mint. -
Dessert Topping / Float
Drizzle over vanilla or coconut ice cream, or use alongside grilled pineapple or caramelized desserts.
Original: $37.00
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$12.95Giffard Caribbean Pineapple Liqueur
Giffard Caribbean Pineapple is a vibrant, fruit-liqueur combining sun-ripened and candied pineapples, with warm spice and aged rum undercurrents. It's juicy, lush, and slightly indulgent, designed to evoke the flavors of caramelized pineapple with a bit of warmth and complexity — great neat, in tropical cocktails, or drizzled over desserts.
Origins & Composition
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | Giffard & Cie, Angers, Loire Valley, France. |
| Fruit Basis | Fresh pineapples ripened under Caribbean sun, along with candied pineapple infusion. |
| Rum Element | A touch of 7-year-old Caribbean / Guyanese rum is blended in to provide depth. |
| Spices / Additional Notes | Some spices used (warm spices) to round out the pineapple sweetness. |
| ABV / Strength | 25% ABV. |
Tasting Profile
| Sensory Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Deep golden yellow; rich and luminous. |
| Nose / Aroma | Strong pineapple aroma — both fresh and slightly caramelized. Buttered or flamed pineapple tones; some sugary candied fruit and warmth from rum. |
| Palate / Taste | Juicy pineapple sweetness up front; candied pineapple adds a layer of rich sugar; then comes rum warmth; spice whispers (likely from warm spices) giving slight bite or complexity; good balance of sweetness, fruit, and aged spirit. |
| Finish | Lingering pineapple, rum and spice; toasted / flamed pineapple tones; smooth and fairly long, not harsh; a tropical sweetness that holds without being cloying. |
Strengths
-
Very expressive pineapple flavor — both fresh and candy-sweet, which gives it dimension.
-
The aged rum element adds backbone, complexity, warmth — it’s more than just fruit syrup.
-
Visually appealing and flavourful: great in tropical or fruit-driven cocktails, or as a standout component.
-
Moderate ABV makes it flexible — works in mixed drinks without overpowering.
Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipe Ideas
Here are some serving suggestions / cocktails where this liqueur would shine:
-
Caribbean Pineapple Daiquiri
1.5 oz light rum + 0.75 oz Giffard Caribbean Pineapple + 0.75 oz fresh lime juice → shake with ice, strain into chilled coupe. -
Pineapple Rum Old Fashioned
2 oz aged rum + 0.5 oz Caribbean Pineapple + dash bitters + orange twist → stir & large ice cube. -
Pineapple Spritz
1 oz Caribbean Pineapple + 3 oz sparkling wine + splash soda water → garnish with pineapple wedge or mint. -
Dessert Topping / Float
Drizzle over vanilla or coconut ice cream, or use alongside grilled pineapple or caramelized desserts.
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Description
Giffard Caribbean Pineapple is a vibrant, fruit-liqueur combining sun-ripened and candied pineapples, with warm spice and aged rum undercurrents. It's juicy, lush, and slightly indulgent, designed to evoke the flavors of caramelized pineapple with a bit of warmth and complexity — great neat, in tropical cocktails, or drizzled over desserts.
Origins & Composition
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | Giffard & Cie, Angers, Loire Valley, France. |
| Fruit Basis | Fresh pineapples ripened under Caribbean sun, along with candied pineapple infusion. |
| Rum Element | A touch of 7-year-old Caribbean / Guyanese rum is blended in to provide depth. |
| Spices / Additional Notes | Some spices used (warm spices) to round out the pineapple sweetness. |
| ABV / Strength | 25% ABV. |
Tasting Profile
| Sensory Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Deep golden yellow; rich and luminous. |
| Nose / Aroma | Strong pineapple aroma — both fresh and slightly caramelized. Buttered or flamed pineapple tones; some sugary candied fruit and warmth from rum. |
| Palate / Taste | Juicy pineapple sweetness up front; candied pineapple adds a layer of rich sugar; then comes rum warmth; spice whispers (likely from warm spices) giving slight bite or complexity; good balance of sweetness, fruit, and aged spirit. |
| Finish | Lingering pineapple, rum and spice; toasted / flamed pineapple tones; smooth and fairly long, not harsh; a tropical sweetness that holds without being cloying. |
Strengths
-
Very expressive pineapple flavor — both fresh and candy-sweet, which gives it dimension.
-
The aged rum element adds backbone, complexity, warmth — it’s more than just fruit syrup.
-
Visually appealing and flavourful: great in tropical or fruit-driven cocktails, or as a standout component.
-
Moderate ABV makes it flexible — works in mixed drinks without overpowering.
Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipe Ideas
Here are some serving suggestions / cocktails where this liqueur would shine:
-
Caribbean Pineapple Daiquiri
1.5 oz light rum + 0.75 oz Giffard Caribbean Pineapple + 0.75 oz fresh lime juice → shake with ice, strain into chilled coupe. -
Pineapple Rum Old Fashioned
2 oz aged rum + 0.5 oz Caribbean Pineapple + dash bitters + orange twist → stir & large ice cube. -
Pineapple Spritz
1 oz Caribbean Pineapple + 3 oz sparkling wine + splash soda water → garnish with pineapple wedge or mint. -
Dessert Topping / Float
Drizzle over vanilla or coconut ice cream, or use alongside grilled pineapple or caramelized desserts.
