Roots Herb Spirit 100% Natural, Greek Liqueur 70 cl

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Sometimes water is added to higher-proof alcohol like Pastis, to make it lighter which is what the ancient Greeks used to do.

Mastiha has a unique and refreshing flavor profile, characterized by its resinous and herbal notes, a subtle piney flavor with a touch of sweetness.The origins of herbal liqueurs can be traced to antiquity when monks and healers utilized their understanding of medicinal flora to produce remedies for diverse maladies. You can serve them after dinner and before dessert, or, if consumed after coffee, a digestif is often referred to as a pousse-café. Native to Western Asia and Southern Europe, licorice has long been used to treat various ailments and flavor candies, drinks, and medicines ( 1, 2). Those drinks are generally served in highball or rocks glasses and use about a shot of liquor and a small amount of soda mixer (3 to 4 ounces).

It is distilled and consumed across a wide area in the Levant, [2] [7] including in Lebanon, [8] [9] [10] Syria, [11] Jordan, [12] Israel, [12] and the Palestinian territories. Glycyrrhizin is responsible for the root’s sweet taste, as well as its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties ( 1, 3, 6). Hiking presents a unique challenge for sock makers: on one hand, it's an active endeavor, but on the other, it's often done in cooler weather. We’re dedicated to sourcing as many interesting and hard to find herbal liqueurs and other spirits as possible. Additional ingredients like saffron, aloe, sal ammoniac, chicory, and anise add some extra complexity.Also known as over ice, this will help dilute the drink ever so slightly, yet still preserve its strong taste. This digestif is made from neutral spirits infused with over 33 different herbs, barks, and oils, balancing sweet and bitter tastes. Sparkling wines are produced worldwide, but the Madrid system legally protects the name “Champagne” under an 1891 treaty. In 1932, 17 years after Absinthe was Banned, Paul Ricard commercialized Pastis to replace the French thirst for absinthe, minus the controversial wormwood.

Because the grapes have not been fermented, the Vin de Liqueur retains more of the character of the grapes.

Because fortified wines tend to be sweeter than regular table wine, some countries, like the USA and the UK, classify fortified wines as dessert wines. NOTE: This list consists mainly of French alcoholic drinks, but I’ve included a few not originally from France because they are extremely popular drinks in France. Due to their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, both licorice root extract and tea may aid upper respiratory conditions.

When most people hear the word Kir (pronounced “KEER”), they think, “Kir Royale, that French cocktail from Paris. Gatta Nera liqueur is made with Prosecco grappa, licorice, and peppermint extract from plants growing in Calabria.Due to its content of numerous plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, licorice root extract has been studied for its protective effects against certain types of cancer ( 16). However, large doses may produce adverse effects, and individuals with certain health conditions may wish to avoid it.