Soplica Lemon and Quince Vodka Liqueur (Cytryna•Pigwa) 50cl / 28%
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Soplica Lemon and Quince Vodka Liqueur is a Polish lemon and quince liqueur from Soplica, made from macerates of whole lemons with added quince, at 28% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Sold as Cytryna•Pigwa, it combines sharp citrus with the perfumed, slightly sour fruit of quince, a long-standing favourite in Polish home-made liqueurs. The result is tart and crisp, with an aroma that stands apart from a plain lemon liqueur. It suits drinkers who like sour, refreshing flavours and anyone curious about quince.
Tasting Soplica Lemon and Quince
- Nose: Lemon zest and the floral, pear-like perfume of ripe quince.
- Palate: Tart and lively: lemon acidity first, then a fuller quince sweetness.
- Finish: Crisp and aromatic, with a light sourness.
How to serve Soplica Lemon and Quince
Serve it chilled in a small glass, or long with tonic over ice. Quince has a natural affinity with pork and cheese, so pair it with roast pork loin, duck, or a cheese board with manchego and quince paste. It also works as a sharp aperitif before a heavy winter meal, when a small cold glass freshens the palate.
Soplica Lemon and Quince cocktails
- Quince Sour: 50 ml Soplica Lemon and Quince, 20 ml fresh lemon juice and 10 ml sugar syrup, shaken with ice and strained over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Quince Collins: 40 ml Soplica Lemon and Quince and 20 ml gin over ice in a tall glass, topped with 100 ml soda water and a lemon wheel.
How it compares
Soplica Quince (Pigwowa) is the single-fruit version: sweeter, richer and closer to baked quince. Soplica Lemon and Raspberry, at the same 28%, is fruitier and more berry-sweet. Choose this bottle when you want the sharpest and most aromatic of the Soplica lemon pairings.
Good to know
Quince is too hard and sour to eat raw, which is why it is usually turned into preserves and liqueurs. Soplica Lemon and Quince 50cl suits a cheese evening or a small gift. Shoppers anywhere in the UK can have Soplica Lemon and Quince delivered by Wodka Company in London.
Po polsku
Cytrynę z pigwą łączy Soplica Lemon and Quince (Cytryna•Pigwa), owocowy likier na bazie wódki z maceratów z całych cytryn z dodatkiem pigwy, 28%, w butelce 0,5 l. Ostra cytrusowa kwasowość spotyka się tu z kwiatowym, nieco gruszkowym zapachem dojrzałej pigwy. Smak jest cierpki i rześki, a pigwa dodaje mu pełniejszej słodyczy. Warto podać ją schłodzoną w małym kieliszku, z tonikiem albo w koktajlu typu sour ze świeżym sokiem z cytryny i syropem cukrowym.
Frequently asked questions
What does quince add to Soplica Lemon and Quince?
Quince (pigwa in Polish) is a hard, fragrant relative of the apple and pear that is too sour to eat raw and is usually cooked into jam or paste. In Soplica Lemon and Quince it adds a perfumed, pear-like aroma and some fruity sweetness to the sharp lemon.
Is Soplica Lemon and Quince sour?
Yes, Soplica Lemon and Quince has a noticeably sour, crisp taste, with lemon acidity first and fragrant quince behind it. Soplica Lemon and Quince is still sweet enough to sip neat, but it is sharper than the single-fruit Soplica Quince (Pigwowa).
What mixer goes with Soplica Lemon and Quince?
Ginger ale is a good match for Soplica Lemon and Quince, since its gentle spice suits the perfumed quince: use 40 ml over ice with 120 ml ginger ale and a lemon wedge. Tonic water makes a drier, more bitter long drink.
