Giffard Coconut Liqueur
Giffard Coconut Liqueur — Giffard's Noix de Coco — is an 18% ABV, 750mL coconut liqueur from Angers, France, made by macerating freshly grated coconut flesh for several days in a sugar-beet spirit base, then sweetened with sugar beet sugar and lightly filtered. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 18%
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Angers, Loire Valley, France
- Production: Freshly grated coconut flesh macerated in sugar-beet spirit; sweetened with sugar beet sugar; lightly filtered
- Award: Gold, 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Real Coconut, Macerated the Giffard Way
Giffard has made liqueurs in Angers since 1885, and the house rule is whole, natural ingredients treated simply: for Noix de Coco, that means fresh coconut flesh, grated and macerated, rather than flavouring shortcuts — which is why it tastes like coconut rather than suntan lotion. Browse the Giffard collection and the wider liqueurs shelf.
Tasting Notes
Crystal clear in the glass. Fresh coconut flesh on the aroma with a touch of vanilla and caramel; a smooth, nutty start as coconut custard coats the palate, with lingering notes of toasted coconut fruit and milk.
How to Enjoy
The tiki and tropical workhorse: piña coladas, painkillers and the importer's own coconut mojito (white rum, Noix de Coco, lime, mint, seltzer) — or a splash over ice cream and into coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giffard Coconut Liqueur creamy? No — it is crystal clear. The coconut flavour comes from macerating freshly grated coconut flesh, so it mixes cleanly into cocktails without changing their texture or colour.
What is it made from? Freshly grated coconut flesh macerated in a spirit base distilled from sugar beets, sweetened with sugar beet sugar and lightly filtered, by Giffard in Angers, France.
What cocktails use coconut liqueur? Piña coladas, painkillers, coconut mojitos and tropical rum drinks generally — anywhere you want true coconut flavour without coconut cream.
What is the ABV and size? 18% ABV, 750mL.
For tiki drinks that taste of real coconut, add Giffard Noix de Coco to your order at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.