Introduction

Known for its soothing and digestive properties, verbena liqueur is a classic on French tables.
Its fresh, lemony and vegetal taste makes it a drink that is as pleasant as a light aperitif as it is as a refined digestif .
But how to serve and enjoy it well?
Discover our serving and tasting tips to appreciate all the finesse of Michellot Verbena Liqueur , an artisanal, floral and 100% natural version.

Drinking verbena liqueur pure: the traditional method

Ideal temperature

Verbena liqueur is best enjoyed chilled but not iced , between 8°C and 12°C .
Too low a temperature would mask its vegetal and lemony aromas.

❄️ Tip: Place the bottle in the refrigerator, but not in the freezer.

Glass type

Use a small tulip or digestive glass to concentrate the aromas while allowing good oxygenation.

🌿 On the nose: notes of verbena, lemon and mint.
On the palate: vegetal freshness, light sweetness and lemony finish.

Verbena liqueur as a digestif

Traditionally, verbena is drunk at the end of a meal , for its digestive and relaxing properties.
Its natural freshness soothes and aids digestion.

🍃 Michellot Verbena Liqueur , slightly sweet and floral, is perfect served neat, slightly chilled, to end a meal on a delicate note.

Service idea

Serve 4 cl in a small chilled glass, after dessert or with a fruit tart.

Verbena liqueur as an aperitif

Less well known in this role, verbena nevertheless makes an excellent light and aromatic aperitif .

As a sparkling aperitif

• 4 cl of Michellot Verbena Liqueur

• 8 cl of sparkling water or brut crémant

• Ice

• Lemon zest or mint leaf

🍸 A floral, fresh and thirst-quenching aperitif, ideal for summer evenings.

In a cocktail

Verbena goes wonderfully with white spirits (gin, vodka) and citrus fruits.

Three original verbena-based cocktails

🍋 1. Verbena Spritz

• 4 cl of Michellot Verbena Liqueur

• 6 cl of brut crémant

• 4 cl of sparkling water

• Lemon slice

🌼 Light, sparkling and refreshing.

🍸 2. French Green Tonic

• 4 cl of Michellot Verbena Liqueur

• 10 cl of tonic

• Ice cubes and lime zest

🍃 A floral and elegant alternative to gin and tonic.

☕ 3. Verbena Coffee

• 1 hot espresso

• 2 cl of Michellot Verbena Liqueur

☕ A surprising and sweet digestif, combining the warmth of coffee and the freshness of verbena.

Food pairings and verbena liqueur

Verbena liqueur goes perfectly with:

• 🍋 Fruity desserts : lemon tart, fruit salad, orange soufflé.

• 🍫 Dark chocolate , which highlights its plant-based freshness.

• 🍨 Ice creams and sorbets , especially lemon or vanilla.

🍃 It also enhances cheese dishes and recipes based on fresh herbs.

Michellot Verbena Liqueur: floral, fresh and artisanal

Made in France, Michellot Verbena Liqueur combines verbena, mint and lemon, in a pure and natural recipe.

Handcrafted composition

• 🌿 Natural verbena leaves

• 🍋 Lemony notes

• 💧 French grain alcohol

• ❌ No artificial colors or flavors

💫 A balanced, refined verbena, faithful to the spirit of the great French liqueurs.

Conclusion

Verbena liqueur is an elegant and versatile drink: digestive, aperitif or mixological .
Floral, lemony and refreshing, it adapts to all occasions.
Michellot's Verbena Liqueur invites you to rediscover this great French classic in a new light — natural, artisanal and full of finesse.

🌿 A verbena that combines tradition, freshness and elegance.

FAQ – How do you drink verbena liqueur?

❓ Should you drink verbena liqueur hot or cold?

Verbena liqueur is drunk chilled, between 8 and 12°C , but never hot.
It differs from verbena herbal tea, which is drunk infused and hot.

❓ Is verbena liqueur an aperitif or a digestif?

Both ✅
Traditionally a digestive , it is now also served as a light, floral aperitif , pure or long.

❓ How to dilute verbena liqueur?

Mix 4 cl of verbena with 8 cl of sparkling water or sparkling wine.
Add a lemon zest or a few mint leaves.

❓ What is the difference between Velay verbena and Michellot verbena?

Verbena du Velay is a historical reference, sweeter and spicier.
Michellot Verbena is more natural, lemony and floral , without artificial flavors.

❓ What is the best way to enjoy De Michellot verbena liqueur?

Served pure and fresh after a meal, or as a Verbena Spritz , for an elegant and thirst-quenching aperitif.