shot de kuyper® apricot brandy
As a distilled alcoholic beverage with added sugars, De Kuyper Apricot Brandy is calorie-dense at approximately 95-110 calories per 1.5 oz (44 mL) serving, with minimal nutritional value beyond calories from alcohol and sugar content.
About
De Kuyper Apricot Brandy is a Dutch liqueur produced by the De Kuyper distillery, established in 1695 in Amsterdam. It is a sweetened brandy-based spirit infused with apricot flavoring, typically bottled at 20-24% alcohol by volume. The liqueur combines distilled spirits with apricot extract or macerated apricot fruit, resulting in a bright, golden-amber liquid with pronounced stone fruit aromatics. The apricot character is both fruity and slightly nutty, balanced by underlying sweetness and a subtle warming alcohol finish characteristic of brandy-based liqueurs.
De Kuyper apricot brandy represents the Dutch tradition of fruit liqueur production, where the house is known for creating accessible, flavored spirits designed for both sipping and mixing applications.
Culinary Uses
De Kuyper Apricot Brandy is primarily used in cocktails and mixed drinks, where its apricot notes and moderate sweetness complement both spirit-forward and sour-based preparations. It appears in classics such as the Apricot Brandy Sour and various martini variations. In culinary applications, the liqueur is used in dessert sauces, glazes for roasted meats (particularly pork and duck), and as a flavorant in ice cream, custards, and confectionery. The ingredient's accessibility and consistent flavor profile make it a staple in bars for shot service and mixed drinks, particularly in layered shots and as a modifier in margaritas and other cocktails.
In European cuisine, apricot brandy is incorporated into traditional preparations such as apricot-glazed ham and paired with game meats during holiday preparations.