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Bénédictine

Bénédictine

  • Liqueurs
  • Alcoholic

Bénédictine D.O.M. is a French herbal liqueur made in Fécamp, Normandy, from a neutral spirit flavoured with 27 plants and spices, including angelica, hyssop, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg. The botanicals are distilled and macerated separately, aged, then blended with honey. It is amber in colour and silky on the palate, with honey, spice, citrus and a saffron note. It is used in small measures in drinks such as the Vieux Carré, the Monte Carlo and the Singapore Sling.

Strength: usually 40% ABV (legal minimum 15%).

Also known as: Benedictine, D.O.M. Bénédictine

Used in 4 cocktails.

Cocktails where it is essential (4)

If you don't have it

  • Yellow Chartreuse works

    More herbal, with pine and mint notes: the drink is less soft and less honeyed; it is often used half-and-half with Bénédictine.

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