Bergamot Liqueur

Crème de bergamote — citrus liqueur built on neutral spirit infused with the aromatic essential oil/zest of bergamot oranges (Citrus bergamia, primarily Calabria/Italy), yielding a distinctive perfumed-citrus character: floral, slightly bitter, Earl-Grey-tea-aromatic, brighter and more aromatic than orange or grapefruit liqueurs. Reference brand Briottet Crème de Bergamote; typically 18-25% ABV. Used in modern citrus sours, Aperitivo-style highballs, and tea-cocktail variations.