Myrtle Liqueur

After his college years, Co-Founder and Distiller Zack Robinson took a summer trip across Europe. While hiking in Corsica, he discovered a spirit the locals were drinking on their lunch breaks. Expecting a harsh moonshine but surprised by the liqueur’s complex, herbal flavor, Zack learned from his host that the spirit was made with the leaves of the myrtle bush, a hardy shrub native to southern Europe.

Fast forward ten years, and we’ve brought this local specialty across the pond. Our take on Myrtle Liqueur leads with a citrus and rosemary nose, brings notes of bay leaf and camphor, followed by a cool finish.

Why is there sediment in my bottle? We do not chill-filter any of our spirits. This means they have the full flavor and mouthfeel of their class. As a result, Myrtle will occasionally exude a cloudy or hazy appearance, or sediment may be visible. Have no fear, this is completely natural.

Where to find it This spirit is a distillery-only product which means it can only be found at our headquarters in Everett. Unfortunately it’s sold out at the moment, but check back soon for a re-release update.

Why the Myrtle Warbler?

It’s all in the name! The Myrtle Warbler will readily take wax-myrtle berries in the winter, which gives the species its name. Myrtle Liqueur is made with the leaves of the myrtle bush, a hardy shrub native to southern Europe.

Cocktail Recipes
Let’s Drink!

Spring in Corsica
• 1 1/2oz Short Path Distillery Spring Gin
• 1oz Short Path Distillery Spring Amaro or Cynar
• 3/4oz Short Path Distillery Myrtle Liqueur
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a rocks glass filled with one large ice cube. Express a lime peel over the drink, then drop it into the glass.

Myrtle Beach
• 1oz Short Path Distillery Gin
• 1oz Short Path Distillery Myrtle Liqueur
• 3/4oz Lemon
• 3/4oz Simple Syrup
• 4 Mint Leaves
Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a mint bouquet.

Junco Juice
• 1.5oz Short Path Distillery Autumn Gin
• 1oz Short Path Distillery Myrtle Liqueur
• 1.5oz Pineapple
• 1/2oz Lime
• 3/4oz Allspice Syrup
• 2 Dashes Tiki Bitters
Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wheel. Cheers!