Produced in Switzerland, Tempus Fugit Spirits Crème de Noyaux is a take on a 19th-century French liqueur. Bottled at 60 proof, it is made from distilled apricot and cherry pit kernels, bitter almonds and other botanicals. The garnet-red color is derived from cochineal, as specified in the original formula.
At its higher abv, the finish offers a surprising medicinal quality, driven in part by its herbal components. This is something to have on hand for old-timey cocktail recipes, but amaretto tends to work better most of the time.