Verbena cocktails: 3 original ideas

🍸 Verbena cocktails: 3 original and refreshing ideas

Introduction

What if verbena left its traditional evening herbal tea to invite itself into aperitif time? Few plants offer such a refreshing and aromatic palette. In this article, we offer you 3 ideas for verbena liqueur cocktails , easy to make and ideal for surprising your guests. Original creations, at once herbaceous, lemony and modern.

Why use verbena in cocktails?

The artisanal verbena liqueur , like the one we produce at De Michellot , is a concentrate of vegetal and lemony aromas. It goes perfectly with:

  • bubbles (tonic, champagne, white beer)

  • neutral or floral spirits (gin, vodka)

  • citrus fruits (lime, orange, yuzu)

💡 Its freshness makes it an excellent base or supporting ingredient in a summer cocktail… or a revisited digestif.

🥂 Cocktail No. 1: Verbena Tonic

Ingredients :

Preparation :
Pour the liqueur into a glass filled with ice, add the tonic, stir lightly, and garnish with a lemon slice. Simple, elegant, and ultra-refreshing.

👉 Perfect for: a chic and plant-based aperitif

🍋 Cocktail #2: Green Sour

Ingredients :

  • 3 cl of verbena liqueur

  • 2 cl of lemon juice

  • 2 cl of sugar syrup

  • 1 egg white (optional)

  • Ice

Preparation :
Shake all ingredients in a shaker without ice (if using the egg), then shake again with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. A creamy foam, balanced acidity, and the sweetness of verbena linger.

👉 Perfect for: lovers of classic cocktails with a botanical twist

🌿 Cocktail No. 3: Verbena Collins

Ingredients :

  • 4 cl of verbena liqueur

  • 2 cl of floral gin

  • 2 cl of lime juice

  • sparkling water

  • Ice cubes and mint leaves

Preparation :
Combine the liqueur, gin, and lemon juice in a tall glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water, add a fresh mint leaf, and enjoy.

👉 Perfect for: brunch or the end of the day on the terrace

Where can I find homemade verbena liqueur?

At De Michellot , we make a French artisanal verbena liqueur , made from fresh plants, without artificial flavors. It is perfect in cocktails as well as a pure digestif.

🛒 👉 Order Michellot verbena liqueur

Tips for making successful verbena cocktails

  • Use quality ice cubes (filtered or boiled water)

  • Prefer a dry tonic so as not to mask the aromas

  • Feel free to add basil, cucumber or thyme to vary the profiles

In summary

Verbena isn't just a herbal tea! In cocktails, it offers an elegant and characterful alternative to classic aperitifs. Fresh, herbaceous, and lemony, it enhances your creations without weighing them down.

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