Solerno, a blood orange liqueur from Sicily has been released in the Australian market.
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur – Photo Supplied
Beautifully packaged in a bottle inspired by Murano glass with the blushing colour of the fruit, the liqueur is an expression of citrus and sunshine.
Solerno is produced by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, who has also created of Hendrick’s Gin. The spirit is made from sanguinello blood oranges picked from sun-drenched groves on the slopes of Mt. Etna in Sicily. The fruit is processed within 24 hours at Agrumeria Corleone to maintain its freshness. The essential oil is blended with Sicilian lemon and a neutral spirit base then lightly sweetened with natural sugar.
The result is a layered, complex spirit (40% ABV) that starts with citrus notes of blood orange and lemon, balanced with a sweetness on the palate before finishing long and dry.
Speaking at the media launch in Sydney, Solerno Brand Ambassador Jackie Patterson introduced the liqueur which was launched in 2009 in the USA and more recently in Italy. The name is a derivative of Salerno, a town in southern Italy and “sol” references the sun.
Sip neat in the style of limoncello, or use as a base spirit in classic cocktails such as Margarita or the refreshing signature Solerno and Sparkling as an Italian-style aperitivo.
This article was originally published on February 22, 2013 on our sister website Gourmantic.
