Bitter Herbal Liqueurs Flashcards
What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Fernet Branca?
Herbs, Roots, Spices
Italy
Averna
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
Cynar
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%
Campari
Herbs, Quinine, Rhubarb, Orange - Italy
Boonekamp
Herbs, Roots, & Spices - Germany
Aperol
Orange, Gentian, Rhubarb - Italy
Amer Picon
Orange & Gentian - France
Suze
Gentian Root & Herbs - France
Unicum (Zwack)
Herbs & Spices - Hungary
Jägermeister
Herbs, Spices & Fruits - Germany
Ramazzotti
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
What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Averna?
- Herbs, roots, citrus
- Italy
What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Ramazzotti?-
- Roots, herbs, orange peel, anise
- Italy
What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Cynar?
- Artichoke
- Italy
What is the primary flavor and country of origin of Campari?
- Herbs, quinine, rhubarb, orange
- Italy