What is bénédictine?
Bénédictine · French
French herbal liqueur, honeyed and warm with baking spices. The B in B&B and a key part of the Vieux Carré.
What it tastes like
Sweet and smooth, with honey, saffron, citrus peel and warm spice. Gentler than Chartreuse.
Where you’ll see it
Classic cocktail lists, after-dinner menus, and in the Bobby Burns and Singapore Sling.
Related words
- chartreuse
- drambuie
- strega