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mistelle
a fortified apéritif
Mistelle (‘the little mix’) is eau-de-vie or brandy added to non-fermented or partially fermented fruit juice (white grape, apple or pear). The addition of alcohol stops the fermentation and the change of sugars into alcohol, so mistelle is sweeter than fully fermented juice. Pineau des Charentes, Macvin-de-Jura, Pommeau de Normandie and Floc de Gascogne are classic examples.
Adding a mistelle at certain stages is used in making vermouths and various apéritifs.
Text © Dana Facaros
Image by Unknown 1930s