Natural digestives: 5 French liqueurs to try
Looking for a traditional, natural, and characterful digestif? Here are five must-try French liqueurs to round off a meal with taste and authenticity.
1.Gentian liqueur
Bitter and rooty, it stimulates digestion. Ideal after a heavy meal. De Michellot gentian is a 100% natural, colorant-free version.
2.Homemade verbena
Herbaceous, lemony, fresh: perfect for the end of summer meals. It's best served very fresh, almost frosted.
3.The Alpine genepi
Typical of the French mountains, with a floral and intense taste. It combines pastoral traditions and artisanal know-how.
4.Peppermint liqueur
Digestive, refreshing, powerful: it leaves a clean and lively mouth.
5.Black cherry or plum liqueur
Fruitier but without excess sugar, they end a meal on a sweet note.
Serving tips
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Serve between 6 and 10°C
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Use a small digestif glass or liqueur glass
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Never sweeten a good homemade liqueur
Where to find them?
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From passionate French producers
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In spirits cellars
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On demichellot.com , French house of natural liqueurs
To go further:
From Michellot , a French house of artisanal liqueurs, direct from herbalists and distillers.