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Bénédictine
A French herbal liqueur made with 27 plants and spices, first produced in Fécamp in the 1860s. It adds honeyed depth to the Vieux Carré and Singapore Sling.
- Type
- Liqueur
- Typical strength
- 40% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 105 kcal
- Used in
- 2 cocktails
How It Tastes
Honey, saffron, angelica and baking spice.
Bartender's Tip
Half a barspoon in an Old Fashioned instead of sugar is a classic bartender trick.
Substitutes
Drambuie. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- Angostura Bittersin 2 drinks
- London Dry Ginin 1 drink
- Cherry Liqueurin 1 drink
- Orange Liqueurin 1 drink
- Pineapple Juicein 1 drink
- Lime Juicein 1 drink
- Grenadinein 1 drink
- Rye Whiskeyin 1 drink