"Borgo Vecchio artisanal limoncello liqueur. Obtained from natural extraction from lemon peels." A delicious dessert accompaniment or ingredient, with just enough pith to balance out its sweetness.
Where amari and schnappses are free to pull their ingredients from a variety of environments, heulikor, or 'hay liqueur', is typically made from a maceration of grassland- or meadow-specific botanicals. With a flavour profile of a meadow in bloom, this would make a great addition to a spring cocktail shelf.
Known as the Luisa herb in parts of Italy, lemon verbena has historically been used as a balm on cuts and burns and as an ingredient in herbal teas, but its strong lemon scent also makes it great in sodas and, in this case, spritzes.
Franciacorta is Italy's finest traditional method sparkling wine. The cuvee Prestige is dry and toasty like many of France's Champagne houses. 79% Chardonnay, with the rest made up of mostly Pinot Noir.
Franciacorta is Italy's finest traditional method sparkling wine. The cuvee Prestige is dry and toasty like many of France's Champagne houses. 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay.