Licorice - Licorice-Based Liqueur
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
BOTTLE SIZE: 0.50 lINGREDIENTS: 96° Alcohol Infusion of Licorice Root, Sugar.
PRODUCER: Porco Sarvego - Agricultural Workshop
LOCATION: Rossignone (GE)
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 26°
A beverage made from pure licorice, extracted directly from the plant root. This liqueur was first developed by Benedictine monks who introduced the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Calabria around the year 1000 for therapeutic purposes. Licorice is known for its expectorant, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its thirst-quenching effects and its ability to increase blood pressure.
AN ANCIENT RECIPE:
Licorice is a traditional liqueur appreciated since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, priests used licorice for its medicinal properties, while in ancient Greece, Hippocrates recommended it to aid digestion. During the Middle Ages, it was valued for its therapeutic virtues and used as a remedy for coughs and sore throats. Beyond its benefits, licorice became a symbol of conviviality, perfect for post-meal enjoyment. Recently, its popularity has grown as a digestive and a unique gift, surprising those who taste it for the first time.
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