Creme Yvette, also called Creme d'Yvette or Creme de Yvette, is a proprietary
liqueur
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made from
parma violet petals with blackberries, red raspberries, wild strawberries and
cassis
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It is a ...
, honey, orange peel and vanilla. It was once manufactured by
Charles Jacquin et Cie 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, resurrected in 2009 by Rob Cooper, the creator of
St-Germain elderflower 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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