Bitter Herbal Liqueurs Flashcards

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

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Herbs, Roots, Spices

Italy

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Averna

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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
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Cynar

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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%
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Campari

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Herbs, Quinine, Rhubarb, Orange - Italy

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Boonekamp

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Herbs, Roots, & Spices - Germany

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Aperol

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Orange, Gentian, Rhubarb - Italy

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Amer Picon

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Orange & Gentian - France

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Suze

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Gentian Root & Herbs - France

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Unicum (Zwack)

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Herbs & Spices - Hungary

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Jägermeister

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Herbs, Spices & Fruits - Germany

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Ramazzotti

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

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  • Herbs, roots, citrus
  • Italy
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Ramazzotti?-

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  • Roots, herbs, orange peel, anise
  • Italy
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Cynar?

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  • Artichoke
  • Italy
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Campari?

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  • Herbs, quinine, rhubarb, orange
  • Italy
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Aperol?

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  • Orange, gentian, rhubarb
  • Italy
17
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Amer Picon?

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  • Orange, gentian
  • France
18
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Jägermeister?

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  • Herbs, spices, fruits
  • Germany
19
Q

Name 5 bitter herbal liqueurs

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  • Fernet Branca
  • Cynar
  • Campari
  • Suze
  • Boonekamp
20
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Suze?

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  • Gentian root, herbs
  • France
21
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Boonekamp?

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  • Herbs, roots, spices
  • Germany
22
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What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Unicum (Zwack)?

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  • Herbs, spices
  • Hungary