Crème de noyaux

Crème de noyaux is an old-fashioned almond-flavored liqueur that was all but forgotten until spirits producer Tempus Fugit put out a new bottling of the candy-apple-red liqueur. Like amaretto, the “almond” flavor is actually derived from the pit of apricots and cherries. It is very similar to amaretto, with a slightly more complex flavor reminiscent of old marzipan candies.

Truth be told, only the biggest fans of almond liqueurs or historical spirits need invest in this one. Aside from the bright red color (derived from cochineal – so, not vegan), it is almost entirely interchangeable with amaretto in every drink but the Pink Squirrel and a handful of others.

Almond extract
Amaretto
Orgeat

Cocktails that use Crème de noyaux

Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, Bourbon, Lemon...
Bells Will Be Ringing hot cocktail with dark rum, apple brandy, amaretto, cherry liqueur, pineapple syrup, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and Earl Grey tea
Bells Will be Ringing
Dark rum, Apple brandy, Cherry brandy...
Bocce Ball
Vodka, Amaretto, Orange...
Borgers
Rye whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Crème de noyaux...
Bossa Nova
Unaged cachaça, Amaretto, Triple sec...
Chas
Bourbon, Amaretto, Sweet herbal liqueur...
Goddaughter
Vodka, Amaretto, Sweet cream...
Godson
Scotch, Amaretto, Sweet cream...
Jockey Club
Gin, Amaretto, Lemon...
Lily
Gin, Crème de noyaux, White wine apéritif...
Pink Squirrel
Crème de cacao, Crème de noyaux, Cognac...
South Beach
Bitter orange apéritif, Amaretto, Orange...
Squeaky Wheel
Mezcal, Bitter orange apéritif, Coffee liqueur...
Stiletto
Bourbon, Amaretto, Lime...
Toasted Almond
Amaretto, Coffee liqueur, Sweet cream...