Benedictine is a cognac based liqueur made of herbs and roots. The original recipe was created to revive tired Benedictine monks in the 16th century. This French liqueur calls for twenty seven herbs and spices and allegedly only three people know the complete recipe for making the blend.
In the 19th century Alexander Le Grand recreated the elixir with the help of a local chemist. He began to sell the liqueur commercially under the name Benedictine. The brand was sold to Martini and Rossi and eventually Bacardi.
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In the 19th century Alexander Le Grand recreated the elixir with the help of a local chemist. He began to sell the liqueur commercially under the name Benedictine. The brand was sold to Martini and Rossi and eventually Bacardi.
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Here is a great recipe to bring out the flavors in Benedictine.
Dr. Herb
1 1/2 oz Benedictine
2 oz gin
1 dash vermouth
1/2 oz Campari
1 dash Borgmann's
1/2 oz Albert Trummer's elixir number 5: ginger and orange essence
put all ingredients into a mixing glass
add ice
stir gently
strain into a cocktail glass
garnish with a slice of fresh ginger
Cheers!
Dr. Herb and more recipes can be found in the award winning cocktail book
Cocktails: Die besten Drinks by Albert Trummer and Dr. Markus Metka.
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Dr. Herb
1 1/2 oz Benedictine
2 oz gin
1 dash vermouth
1/2 oz Campari
1 dash Borgmann's
1/2 oz Albert Trummer's elixir number 5: ginger and orange essence
put all ingredients into a mixing glass
add ice
stir gently
strain into a cocktail glass
garnish with a slice of fresh ginger
Cheers!
Dr. Herb and more recipes can be found in the award winning cocktail book
Cocktails: Die besten Drinks by Albert Trummer and Dr. Markus Metka.
(photo credit)
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