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Spanish in origin, Navarra specifically, Zoco Pacharan is made by the maceration of sloe berries in pure alcohol.

It produces a syrupy liquid, honeyed with a sloe and cherry flavour with stewed plums, a hint of anise and ending with a chocolate and plum richness. You serve it in tumblers over ice and garnish with a slice of orange. Pacharan is the name of the product while Zoco is the brand name; and one owned by Pernod-Ricard. The packaging is very distinctive, coming in a square ribbed bottle - as can just be made out in this very poor quality illustration I managed to find in some dark, forgotton corner of the internet.

I have found a couple of online retailers who sell Zoco Pacharan. It comes in at around £15.99 per bottle.