DOM Benedictine (Herbal) Liqueur
The Whiskey Crusaders review DOM Benedictine (Herbal) Liqueur which comes in at 80 proof. It is from France made up of 27 flowers, berries, herbs, roots, and spices from 5 continents which include Angelica root, saffron, honey which is aged in barrels for 8 months before being mixed with honey and saffron. Then 4 more months in oak tanks before being filtered and bottled. It was created in 1863 by Alexandre Le Grand but the recipe dates back to 1510 in France from Benedictine Monks who created it at the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy but burned to ashes in the French Revolution. Deo Optimo Maximo means God infinitely good, infinitely great, which is used by the Benedictine order when they create documents.
A liqueur is an alcoholic drink made up of a distilled spirit and adding sugar, fruits, herbs or spices. They are often served neat, over, ice, in coffee, for dessert, but were originally medicines made by monks starting in the 13th century.
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Make non-alc spirits at home | gin & herbal liqueur
Can you really make your own non-alcoholic spirits at home with only a saucepan, a list of ingredients, and a couple hours of time?
This went through my head after reading through Chef Grant Achatz’s latest book Zero: A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks.
The book is certainly a new approach, with every recipe being developed in a culinary way. The recipes are a bit more complex, with more phases of prepping and crafting (not unlike cooking), and will likely have you making a special trip to the store to gather the necessary ingredients.
That said, if you can pull it off, the outcome is really special and unlike anything you can get on the market.
For this video, we’re going to focus on two recipes: a non-alc gin, and a non-alc herbal liqueur (inspired by Chartreuse).
While some store bought non-alc spirits are quite good, they can also be a bit pricy. We saved a ton of money on our gin ($8), but the herbal liqueur was a bit more expensive due to a couple hard to find ingredients ($36). But it was still less than what you would pay for a name brand alternative at the store, and the result proved worth the cost and effort.
In this video we compare our homemade non-alcs to Seedlip and Ritual's Gin Alternative. We also try them out in a couple of cocktails.
tl;dr One of the biggest chef’s in America has recipes for non-alc spirits. We made them, and compared them to a couple mass market options. SPOILER: they are much different, more intense and complex, and the end result was that they held up better in cocktails and produced a more full and complex experience (more akin to that of a cocktail with alcohol).
Below you'll find links to ingredients you'll need. I HIGHLY recommend going to an international foods store first, as a lot of these bulk spices can be found there at a fraction of the cost. There will be some you need to order. Mastic, for instance, was hard for us to find. As was fennel pollen.
If you find this process interesting, I also highly recommend checking out the Zero book.
If you've actually read this far, congratulations! We're doing a little giveaway. First person to find Chad the little man in a speedo that is meant to hang on the side of glass will win 3 syrups of their choice and a t-shirt. Comment with his location in the shot to win. Good luck!
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Recipe for non-alcoholic gin:
Total cost: ~$8.30 per liter
• 300g vegetable glycerin:
• 150g juniper berries:
• 150g water
• 750g water
• 17g coriander seeds:
• 17g lemon peel
• 5g fennel seeds:
• 4g cinnamon sticks:
• 3g fresh ginger
• 2g star anise:
• 1g angelica root:
• 1g green cardamom seeds:
• 1g kosher salt
Recipe for non-alcoholic herbal liqueur
Total cost: ~$36 per liter
• 750g water
• 200g honey
• 150g vegetable glycerin:
• 50g fresh poblano peppers, stems and seeds removed
• 50g fresh ginger
• 50g mastic:
• 30g fresh basil leaves and stems
• 25g fresh parsley leaves and stems
• 20g galangal
• 18g coriander seeds:
• 12g star anise:
• 10g fennel pollen:
• 8g fennel seeds:
• 7g dried tarragon:
• 7g whole green cardamom pods:
• 7g fresh thyme leaves and stems
• 7g orange peel
• 5g lemon peel
• 5g whole black peppercorns:
• 5g cinnamon sticks:
• 4g fenugreek seeds:
• 3g dried mint:
• 3g whole Szechuan peppercorns:
• 1g whole cloves:
• 0.1g saffron threads:
Sections:
0:00 Intro
1:39 Making the non-alc spirits
3:18 Straining the spirits
3:49 Gin tasting
6:53 Gin cocktail tasting
7:52 Herbal liqueur tasting
10:04 Herbal liqueur cocktail tasting
11:04 Final thoughts, worth it?
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Unicum review. A Liqueur with 40 herbs and spices?
This is a review of Unicum, a liqueur made by Zwack of Budapest, Hungary. This unusual tipple is considered one of the national drinks of Hungary.
The origin of the company goes back to the 'health tonic' doctor Zwack, which he developed in 1790 for the Royal Court of Hungary.
Unicum is an alcoholic, bitter tincture made up of 40 herbs and spices from all across the world. It has a dark color and it tastes quite bitter. It is aged in oak casks for at at least 6 months before bottling.
We first tried it in Budapest!
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3x BENEDICTINE Cocktails || Herbal Liqueur
What's up gals & pals? It's your boy Vino. Today I'm sharing with you folks three cocktails using one of my favorite liqueurs, Benedictine. An herbal liqueur invented in France in the 1800's, I've always enjoyed the wonderful notes it adds to a cocktail. So whether you already have a bottle or thinking about buying one, I think you'll find something in todays video to fit your palate. Thanks for stopping by and please be sure to Like, Share & Subscribe. Cheers! ????
TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 0:00
Monte Carlo - 1:04
Caprice - 4:04
Velvet Kiss Cocktail - 6:31
Final Thoughts - 8:31
Recipes for cocktails in this video below:
MONTE CARLO
2 oz (60 ml) Rye
.5 oz (15 ml) Benedictine
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish w/Lemon Twist
CAPRICE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Dry Gin
. 5 oz (15 ml) Dry Vermouth
.5 oz (15 ml) Benedictine
1 Dash Orange Bitters
Garnish w/Orange Peel
JUNIOR
2 oz (60 ml) Rye
.75 oz (22.5 ml) Lime Juice
.5 oz (15 ml) Benedictine
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
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Relaxing Lavender Cordial Recipe | Herbal Liqueur
Let’s make a lavender cordial recipe! This herbal cordial or liqueur can help you digest your dinner and relax at the same time. Lavender is calming to the nervous system and the mind.
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How to Make MINT LIQUEUR - 4K UHD
This delicious MINT LIQUEUR recipe is the perfect substitute for any cocktail that requires CRÈME DE MENTHE or PEPPERMINT LIQUEUR. Since we use fresh mint leaves, our base recipe is amber in color…similar to mint tea. However, if you desire a deep green or colorless version, we’ve got you covered! As with all of our liqueur recipes, you can enjoy “skinny” cocktails if you make the low carb version using our recipe for KETO SIMPLE SYRUP (
INGREDIENTS
• 60 g (2 oz, or about 3 measured cups) mint leaves, stems removed*
• 480 ml (2 cups) vodka (100 proof is preferred)
• 15 ml (1/2 oz) peppermint extract
• 240 ml (1 cup) simple syrup ( or keto simple syrup (
• 6-10 drops green food coloring (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Wash and remove mint leaves from stems. Add to a resealable jar.
2. Pour in vodka, then peppermint extract.
3. Stir, then seal jar. Shake vigorously to infuse flavors.
4. Store jar in a cool, dark location such as a cupboard for 7 days. Shake daily.
5. After steeping for 7 days, pour and strain liquid into a pitcher.
6. Add the simple syrup (or keto simple syrup) and stir to blend.
7. Add optional green food coloring if a deep green color is desired.
8. Pour the liqueur into a swing top glass bottle or any resealable container.
*For a completely clear, colorless liqueur, increase the peppermint extract to 30 ml (1 oz) and omit the mint leaves and food coloring. Steeping is not required if the mint leaves are omitted.
**For a less sweet liqueur, decrease the simple syrup to 180 ml (3/4 cup)
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