Luxardo Apricot Liqueur

Luxardo Apricot Liqueur has been made by the Luxardo family since 1935, when the city of Rome organized a competition for a new liqueur to represent the capital — Luxardo won first prize and was awarded the title "Liquore della Lupa" (Liqueur of the Roman she-wolf), now its trademark. Obtained from the infusion of apricots' pulp in sugar beet alcohol and bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof) in a 750mL bottle, it is rich, structured, and built for cocktails. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 60 proof (30% ABV)
• Size: 750mL
• Style: Italian apricot liqueur, produced since 1935
• Process: Apricot pulp infused in sugar beet alcohol
• Origin: Luxardo S.p.A., Torreglia, Italy — certified kosher, vegan-friendly

Ninety Years of Apricot, One Trademark

Few fruit liqueurs can point to a ninety-year-old origin story and a trademark granted by the city of Rome. Luxardo Apricot pours a bronze-copper with flawless clarity and delivers exactly what the brand promises: rich, concentrated fresh apricot and apricot jam with mild cinnamon spice and a light almond finish — bittersweet on entry, a little syrupy in the middle, pleasantly sweet, woody, and raisinous on the aftertaste. It is one of the few apricot-based liqueurs in the world at a proper 60 proof, which is why bartenders reach for it. Browse the Luxardo collection, explore more liqueurs, and shop the full cocktails shelf at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

First sniffs detect delicate apricot aroma, partially peel; after aeration the profile turns gently sweet, more herbal than fruity. The palate: rich, concentrated fresh apricot and apricot jam with mild cinnamon spice. The finish: long dried apricot and toasted almond, faintly raisinous.

How to Enjoy

Brilliantly suited to cocktails — apricot sours, tiki drinks, and whiskey or brandy builds all take to it. It is also excellent neat or over ice as an after-dinner drink, or poured over fruit salads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Liquore della Lupa" mean?
"Liqueur of the she-wolf" — the Roman she-wolf (Lupa) is the symbol of Rome, and the title was awarded to Luxardo Apricot when it won the city's 1935 competition. It remains the product's trademark.

How strong is Luxardo Apricot?
30% ABV (60 proof) — a premium strength for a fruit liqueur, which is why it holds up in cocktails.

Is Luxardo Apricot vegan and kosher?
Yes — the brand lists it as GMO-free, certified kosher, and vegan-friendly.

Order Luxardo Apricot Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — the Roman she-wolf's own apricot liqueur.