From Sparrow’s liqueur list, the Mirto di Sardegna is a sweet and slightly bitter myrtle-berry liqueur that makes an excellent after-dinner digestif or a wonderful cocktail ingredient ($11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour).
About Mirto di Sardegna
Mirto is the signature liqueur of Sardinia, the Italian island in the Mediterranean, where it has been made for generations. It is produced by macerating the berries of the myrtle plant, often along with a touch of spice, to draw out the plant’s color, aroma, and character. The more famous version, mirto rosso, comes from ripe dark berries and takes on a deep ruby color, while a rarer pale version is made from lighter berries and leaves. On Sardinia, mirto is a point of pride and a traditional way to close a meal, and it was recognized as a traditional Italian agricultural product in 1998.
Tasting Notes
Mirto is sweet up front with a gentle, pleasant bitterness underneath, carrying herbal, slightly resinous myrtle notes and a soft berry character. It is aromatic and smooth, the kind of pour that feels both rustic and refined.
What to Pair It With
Enjoy it the Sardinian way, as a digestif after dinner, sipped neat or lightly chilled in our 21+ lounge. It also adds an herbal, berry-driven twist to cocktails. Pair it with a sweet bite to finish, or browse the Sparrow dinner menu and end the evening with a glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mirto di Sardegna made from?
It is a traditional liqueur from the Italian island of Sardinia, made by macerating the berries of the myrtle plant along with various spices, resulting in a sweet and slightly bitter digestif.
How much is a pour of Mirto di Sardegna at Sparrow in Kirkland?
Mirto di Sardegna is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Letterpress Nocino and the Lustau East India Sherry. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip it.