Bitter Herbal Liqueurs

Question 1

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Fernet Branca?

Answer 1

Herbs, Roots, Spices

Italy

Question 2

Averna

Answer 2

Herbs, Roots, Citrus

• Caltanissetta, Sicily - Italy
• 58 proof (29% abv)
• 1868 recipe of natural ingredients - herbs, roots, citrus rinds allowed to soak in base liquor before caramel is added
• famous, accessible, sweet caramel laced

Question 3

Cynar

Answer 3

Artichoke - Italy

• 13 herbs and plants
• name derived from Cynar scolymus - botanical name for artichoke
• secret recipe, has remained the same since its creation, based on some of the natural substances found in the artichokes, including ‘cynarine’.
• Created by Angelo Dalle Molle, a Venetian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Cynar was launched in Italy in 1952
• Cynar became popular in Italy thanks to the first ads (during the Italian “Carosello”) performed by the famous actor, Ernesto Calindri and the claim “Cynar, against the attrition of modern life”.
• moderate abv 16,5%

Question 4

Campari

Answer 4

Herbs, Quinine, Rhubarb, Orange - Italy

Question 5

Boonekamp

Answer 5

Herbs, Roots, & Spices - Germany

Question 6

Aperol

Answer 6

Orange, Gentian, Rhubarb - Italy

Question 7

Amer Picon

Answer 7

Orange & Gentian - France

Question 8

Suze

Answer 8

Gentian Root & Herbs - France

Question 9

Unicum (Zwack)

Answer 9

Herbs & Spices - Hungary

Question 10

Jägermeister

Answer 10

Herbs, Spices & Fruits - Germany

Question 11

Ramazzotti

Answer 11

Roots, Herbs, Orange Peel, Anise - Milan, Italy

• 60 proof (30% abv)
• Created by Ausano Ramazzotti in his small Milan laboratory in 1815
• No coloring, No artificial additives, remains a secret, 33 ingredients, most distinctive flavors are Sicilian sweet oranges, bitter oranges from Curaçao, star anise and cardamom
• Coca Cola of amaros
• Made at Canelli in Piedmont

Question 12

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Averna?

Answer 12

• Herbs, roots, citrus
• Italy

Question 13

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Ramazzotti?-

Answer 13

• Roots, herbs, orange peel, anise
• Italy

Question 14

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Cynar?

Answer 14

• Artichoke
• Italy

Question 15

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Campari?

Answer 15

• Herbs, quinine, rhubarb, orange
• Italy

Question 16

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Aperol?

Answer 16

• Orange, gentian, rhubarb
• Italy

Question 17

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Amer Picon?

Answer 17

• Orange, gentian
• France

Question 18

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Jägermeister?

Answer 18

• Herbs, spices, fruits
• Germany

Question 19

Name 5 bitter herbal liqueurs

Answer 19

• Fernet Branca
• Cynar
• Campari
• Suze
• Boonekamp

Question 20

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Suze?

Answer 20

• Gentian root, herbs
• France

Question 21

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Boonekamp?

Answer 21

• Herbs, roots, spices
• Germany

Question 22

What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Unicum (Zwack)?

Answer 22

• Herbs, spices
• Hungary