Leopold Bros Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur

Created from one-of-a-kind Montmorency cherries, Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur brings something new to classic cocktails like Manhattans, Singapore Slings, and Gin & Tonics. While most cherries are categorized as sweet or tart, Montmorency cherries maintain a unique balance between the two flavors that is not found in any other varietal. The result is a versatile liqueur with exceptional flavor in both cocktails and cooking.

Good to Know: Leopold Bros. spirits are proudly made with real fruit, and no artificial preservatives. As such, the fruit will naturally oxidize over time. They recommend consuming within 60 days of opening if left open at room temperature. To extend further, place bottle in a refrigerator for up to 120 days.

Northern Michigan Montmorency Cherries bursting with fruit flavor and almond undertones are blended with our eaux de vie, and then bottled. 92 points, Gold Medal, Beverage Tasting InstituteCherries are generally categorized as either sweet or tart. The former predominates in beverage production, while the more rare tart varietals are mainly used in cooking. For our cherry liqueur, we use the very finest Montmorency tart cherries from the Northern reaches of Michigan. These tart cherries are prized the world over, and yet no one else in the world produces a liqueur with these perfect little stone-fruits. Unlike other cherry liqueurs, which are often made with artificial flavors, our cherry liqueur maintains a balance between slightly tart and a twinge of sweetness that can only come from real Montmorency cherries. As a result, it is brilliant in many turn of the century cocktails like the Cherry Cricket, and is also a welcome addition to a hot stack of pancakes. Todd Leopold finds that just a ounce of the Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur is the perfect replacement of the customary lime in a Gin & Tonic. We invite you to try it in one of our favorite recipes by clicking here.Leopold Bros. is a family owned and operated distillery in Denver, Colorado. We create award-winning whiskies, gins, vodka, liqueurs, fernet, and absinthe. We malt our barley. We mill our grains. We ferment our mash. We distill everything onsite. We never add artificial ingredients. We barrel and bottle everything by hand. And we invite you to enjoy our spirits responsibly.