Griottines

Griottines originate from Fougerolles in the Franche-Comté region of France and are made from a special variety of Morello cherries called Oblachinska, which are hand-picked and pitted shortly after harvest. The cherries undergo multiple stages of maceration in alcohol, typically kirsch, over several months, which softens them and infuses them with a distinctive sweet-sour flavor. The final product usually contains around 15% alcohol by volume.