Verbena cocktails: 12 digestive and aperitif recipes for 2026
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Verbena Cocktails: 12 Digestive and Aperitif Recipes 2026
The verbena cocktail is captivating a new generation of French bartenders who are rediscovering the herbaceous-citrus notes of this plant from the Massif Central. From pure verbena as a digestif to the modern verbena tonic, from coffee-verbena to champagne versions, here are 12 essential recipes for 2026 featuring De Michellot Verbena Liqueur 70cl 30%.
1. Pure Verbena on Ice (The Tradition)
4 cl De Michellot Verbena, 1-2 ice cubes, tulip glass. Serve at 8-10°C. A classic after-dinner digestif from the Massif Central.
2. Coffee-Verbena
Freshly brewed espresso + 2 cl De Michellot Verbena + 1 brown sugar cube. Espresso cup. A winter digestif.
3. Verbena Tonic
Highball glass with ice: 4 cl Verbena + 12 cl premium tonic + lemon zest + mint sprig. Modern aperitif.
4. Verbena-Champagne (Royale)
Flute: 2 cl De Michellot Verbena + 12 cl well-chilled brut champagne. Elegant after-dinner drink.
5. Verbena Sour
Shaker with ice: 5 cl Verbena + 2 cl lemon juice + 1 cl sugar syrup + egg white. Dry shake. Coupe glass.
6. Verbena Spritz
Wine glass with ice: 4 cl Verbena + 6 cl Prosecco + soda + lemon slice.
7. Verbena-Gin & Tonic
Highball glass: 3 cl gin + 2 cl Verbena + 12 cl tonic + cucumber.
8. Verbena-Tea
Cup: verbena infusion + 2 cl De Michellot Verbena + acacia honey. Warm winter digestif.
9. Verbena Mocktail
Verbena syrup + tonic + lemongrass + ice. Non-alcoholic. For drivers.
10. Verbena-Champagne Brunch
Mimosa twist: champagne + orange juice + 1 cl Verbena. Sunday brunch.
11. Red Berry Verbena
Verbena + crushed raspberries + crémant. Light summer cocktail.
12. Winter Verbena Mulled Wine
75 cl white wine + 5 cl Verbena + cinnamon + cloves + honey. Heat for 15 min.
Conclusion
De Michellot Verbena Liqueur 70cl 30% at €24 transforms every digestif into a signature moment. For professionals: 2L format. Also discover the complete guide to verbena liqueur.
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