🍸 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:
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bubbles (tonic, champagne, white beer)
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neutral or floral spirits (gin, vodka)
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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 :
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10 cl of premium tonic
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1 slice of lime
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Ice
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 :
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3 cl of verbena liqueur
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2 cl of lemon juice
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2 cl of sugar syrup
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1 egg white (optional)
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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 :
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4 cl of verbena liqueur
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2 cl of floral gin
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2 cl of lime juice
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sparkling water
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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
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Use quality ice cubes (filtered or boiled water)
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Prefer a dry tonic so as not to mask the aromas
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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.