From Sparrow’s liqueur list, Heirloom Creme de Flora is a delicate floral liqueur, lovely as an aperitif or stirred into a cocktail, $12 by the pour, or $18 for a larger pour.
About Heirloom Creme de Flora
Creme de Flora comes from Heirloom Liqueurs, a craft producer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, started with the goal of creating vibrant liqueurs from whole botanicals. It was created with a bouquet of vibrant flowers native to five continents, including marigold and chamomile, resulting in a versatile liqueur that can serve as an aperitif or provide nuance to a cocktail. The recipe traces back to 2009, when Heirloom first produced versions of it for restaurants and bars around the country. In Italy, this style of floral liqueur is known as Millefiori, which translates to a thousand flowers, a fitting name for something so layered. We love it for its versatility and its sense of place behind the Sparrow bar.
Tasting Notes
This is a bright, aromatic liqueur, full of fresh flower notes with the gentle, honeyed softness of chamomile and a lift from marigold. It is floral and fragrant rather than heavily sweet, delicate and elegant on the palate with a clean finish.
What to Pair It With
Creme de Flora is a graceful aperitif, lovely on its own before a meal or used to add a floral lift to a spritz or a gin cocktail. Enjoy it out on our four-season patio or at the quartzite bar in the 21+ lounge. To start your evening, look over the Sparrow dinner menu and let this set the tone before dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heirloom Creme de Flora?
Heirloom Creme de Flora is a floral liqueur made by Heirloom Liqueurs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, created with a bouquet of flowers from five continents including marigold and chamomile. It works as an aperitif or as a nuanced cocktail ingredient.
How much is a pour of Heirloom Creme de Flora at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, a pour of Heirloom Creme de Flora is $12, or $18 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu next to its sibling, the Heirloom Alchermes. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come try a pour.