Marie Brizard Yuzu Liqueur
Marie Brizard Yuzu Liqueur brings one of Japanese cuisine's signature citrus fruits into the cocktail world: a 20% ABV (40 proof) French liqueur made with natural yuzu essential oils — no coloring, no preservatives — in a 750mL bottle. Yuzu tastes like a cross between grapefruit, lime and tangerine, and here it reads clear and colourless with a fresh, sour lift and a faint bitter finish. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 20% (40 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: citrus liqueur — natural yuzu essential oils
- Producer: Marie Brizard, founded Bordeaux 1755
- Profile: clear and colourless; fresh, sour, faintly bitter
- Origin: France
Japan's Favorite Citrus, Bordeaux Craft
Marie Brizard has been macerating botanicals since 1755, and the Excellence range is its modern cocktail-focused line — fruit liqueurs built on precise infusion rather than syrups and shortcuts. The yuzu expression is one of its most distinctive: delicate, aromatic, and balanced between the fruit's natural acidity and just enough sweetness to keep it bright. Because it is made from essential oils rather than juice, the flavor stays vivid without weighing down a drink. See more liqueurs and the Marie Brizard collection.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: clear and colourless. Nose: subtle citrus — grapefruit, mandarin, lime, a few flowery notes. Palate: fresh and sour, sweet-edged, with a note of bitterness. Finish: clean, lightly bitter, citrusy.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat on the rocks, or put it to work: it sharpens martinis, brightens spritzes and adds aromatic complexity to sours when you swap part of the sugar for the liqueur. It also pairs beautifully with sushi and scallops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does yuzu taste like? Halfway between grapefruit, lime and tangerine — tart, aromatic and floral.
What is the ABV of Marie Brizard Yuzu? 20% ABV (40 proof).
Is it all natural? Yes — made with natural essential oils and no coloring or preservatives.
Bartenders in San Diego, CA: order Marie Brizard Yuzu online from Del Mesa Liquor.