Liquore Strega
Strega liqueur is one of the most famous Italian liqueurs, it is unique and unmistakable for its taste, thanks to the exclusive use of natural ingredients. Its processing starts with the grinding of about 70 herbs and spices, they are being selected from all over the world, and each one of them has unique properties. Among these herbs we find Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, which grows along the riverbanks in the whole region. The liqueur gets its characteristic yellow color from the precious Saffron that is added to the herb distillate. Strega liqueur is aged in ash barrels over a long period of time to ensure a perfect blending of the different aromas. The resulting distillate is 40% proof and only after the ageing process is the liqueur bottled and distributed all over the world
Tasting Notes
Strega is a complex Italian liqueur produced from a number of spices particularly saffron for the nice yellow color. It has an upfront sweetness with a bitter finish. Best served straight or on the rocks

Color
Clear, bright yellow

Aroma
Pungent anise, peppermint and vanilla with liquorice

Palate
Lightly syrupy with dried mint leaves and lemon zest

Not only is Liquore Strega great served straight as an after dinner drink but it can also be enjoyed iced, added to coffee to create a “Café Royale, “or added to hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Liquore Strega is also an excellent component in an array of cocktails, such as the Strega Pink Witch that combines the liqueur with grapefruit juice and gin, and Cocktail Valentino, which is made from Strega, orange juice and Prosecco.
