Chapter 22: Amaro & Aperitifs
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Cynar (IT)
Alcohol: 17%
Cynar (Chee-nar) is a distinctive, 100% natural Italian amaro made from a blend of artichoke leaves and 13 carefully selected herbs infused in an alcohol base. It is considered a digestif, a traditional Italian spirit consumed after a meal to aid in digestion. The name Cynar comes from “cynarin,” which is a property found in artichokes.
Price:
50ml – 4.00 EUR
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Suze (FR)
Alcohol: 15%
The Suze Aperitif is a bitter liqueur made in France by the Pernod company. The traditional aperitif was once drunk in every well-stocked French bar. The Suze Aperetif was intended to counteract the wine-based aperitifs of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its upswing is currently in full swing and it has already found numerous fans. The basis of the Suze aperitif is the yellow gentian root and other wild plant extracts and roots. The taste of the deep yellow liqueur is bitter and at the same time sweet, spicy and tart. You can also taste delicate facets of vanilla and orange as well as a clear note of gentian. In addition to Pernod, the Suze is a real classic and is part of every French menu.
Price:
50ml – 4.00 EUR
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Deja Vu Oriental (DE)
Alcohol: 17%
Déjà-Vu is a spirit based on wine distillate. This aperitif combines the exotic tastes of this world. It smells like a day abroad and has a uniquely refined taste.
An unobtrusive, French wine distillate creates the basis for citrus notes from the Far East, slight ginger spiciness and oriental spices. Déjà-Vu combines ingredients from the heart of Europe with ingredients from the most secret corners of the earth.
Price:
50ml – 4.50 EUR
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Select (IT)
Alcohol: 17.5%
With a bright red colour, the Select Bitter Aperitif already stands out visually. The recipe for the tasty bitter is said to date back to 1920. The place of origin of the bitter is also said to be old Venice. The bitter on the palate is just as classic as this origin and combines fine herbal aromas of various herbs with a pleasant sweetness and fruity overtones. The bittersweet Select Bitter Aperitif won the silver medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2017 and has had a new design since 2018.
Price:
25ml – 3.00 EUR
50ml – 5.00 EUR
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Strega Liqueur (IT)
Alcohol: 40%
The most famous herbal liqueur in Italy awaits you with a Strega Liquore. The art of liqueur production comes together here according to an old recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. His recipe contains over 70 different herbs from all over the world. These include cinnamon, pepper, juniper and mint. All herbs are ground and placed in a grain infusion. After a long traditional distillation, a distillate of 40.0% vol is created by adding a syrup. Saffron is also added, which gives Strega Liquore its distinctive color. This gold colour is reminiscent of the Italian sun and makes us feel vacation on our tongues. Lovers of its fine aroma drink the liquor pure and ice-cold or as an addition to desserts or ice cream dishes.
Price:
25ml – 4.00 EUR
50ml – 7.00 EUR
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Ettaler Gelb (DE)
Alcohol: 40%
The Ettaler monastery liqueur yellow is distilled from a composition of the finest herbs and matures in oak barrels. Its mild, delicate taste and the harmonious bouquet of saffron and honey are what make Ettaler Klosterlikör Yellow special. The herbal liqueur is made directly in the Ettal monastery and its bottle shape is reminiscent of a monastery bell. The addition of saffron gives it its impressive and intense colour. Honey is also added to the Ettaler herbal liqueur, which gives it its wonderful and charismatic aroma. Enjoyed after the meal, it rounds off a wonderful menu.
Price:
25ml – 4.00 EUR
50ml – 7.50 EUR
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Lav’a Belle (DE)
Alcohol: 18%
We walk through the lavender fields and herb gardens of Provence , while on the Côte d’Azur a gentle breeze brings us aromas of fresh lemons and vanilla . Our Lav’a Belle lavender-herbal liqueur, the aperitif of savoir-vivre , is created from this composition of the best ingredients and the region’s unique attitude to life . The first and so far only in its category.
Price:
25ml – 4.50 EUR
50ml – 8.00 EUR
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Latte Di Suocera (IT)
Alcohol: 30%
The “Latte di Suocera” , which translates as “mother-in-law”, is a herbal liqueur made by soaking herbs and aromatic berries in alcohol. If you want a little less revolutions, choose the “Lady” edition of the famous “Latte di Suocera”, as the original mother-in-law’s milk contains 70% alcohol. The smell and taste of the “Lady” Edition is characterized by anethole oil, a component of various essential oils and, among other things, responsible for the smell of the typical aniseed aroma.
If you’re now thinking: “Mother-in-law’s milk – what kind of name is that?” Then we can only contribute so much to the clarification: It is said that the inventor’s mother-in-law had a particularly sneaky nature and so he christened this devilishly strong liqueur “mother-in-law’s milk”. And what was initially a gimmick turned into a great liqueur success. But rest assured – you can drink it even if you like your mother-in-law.
Price:
25ml – 4.50 EUR
50ml – 8.00 EUR
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Olympia Amaro (IT)
Alcohol: 28%
Particular characteristics of Olympia are a pleasant fragrance exuded by cardamom and lively spice and citrus notes imparted by timut pepper. The various botanicals present make it justifiably bitter, but a hint of sweetness makes Olympia even the most refined of palates appreciate. Thanks to its intense and versatile character, you can enjoy it mixed in a cocktail or on the rocks, but it does its best with fizz.
The Bitter Olympia Bitter is inspired by a woman who made history for women in her own way: Olimpe de Gauge, who fought hard for the rights of the defenseless, especially women, during the French Revolution. All her life she fought for their right to vote and speak as much, as they had the right to go to the gallows. And then, ironically, she died by guillotine.
A beautiful reinterpretation of Olympia by Manet appears on the label, holding a beautiful glass of Negroni.
Price:
25ml – 5.00 EUR
50ml – 9.00 EUR