Creme Yvette, also called Creme d'Yvette or Creme de Yvette, is a proprietary
liqueur
A liqueur (; ; ) is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged bey ...
made from
parma violet petals with blackberries, red raspberries, wild strawberries and cassis, honey, orange peel and vanilla. It was once manufactured by
Charles Jacquin et Cie Charles Jacquin et Cie, Inc. (Jacquin's) is a producer, distiller, rectifier, manufacturer, and importer of alcoholic beverage
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in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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, who purchased the brand formerly made by
Sheffield Company of
Connecticut
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. It became almost impossible to find after production stopped in 1969. The liqueur was, however, recently resurrected by Rob Cooper, the creator of
St-Germain elderflower liqueur.
In the fall of 2009, 40 years after it stopped production, Charles Jacquin et Cie revived the liqueur.
According to
Martha Stewart
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's
''Living'' magazine, March 2010, "Creme Yvette, a 100-year-old violet liqueur, has been rereleased. Blending fresh berries, vanilla, spices, and violet petals, the purple liqueur has an understated sweetness that really comes alive when mixed with sparkling wine."
Most drinks calling for Creme Yvette can be made using
creme de violette.
References
Vintage Violet Cocktails Make a Comeback- Smithsonian.com
Violets popping up all over this season- by Lauren Viera, Chicago Tribune
Liqueurs
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