Benedictine Cocktails
9 drinks with this bottle, from the easy ones up.
What goes with Benedictine?
Brandy, every time. Equal parts brandy and Bénédictine is the classic B&B, and the brandy dries out the sweetness. After that, use small amounts with whiskey or lemon: a splash lifts a Bobby Burns or a Frisco Sour. Go easy, because the herbs take over fast.
What does it taste like?
Honeyed and herbal, with warm baking spice and a little citrus. It's sweet but not sticky, and the finish hangs around.
Which bottle should I buy?
There's only one Bénédictine, and a mid-priced bottle lasts for ages since most recipes use a splash. If you mostly want it with brandy, B&B is the same family, ready blended.
Goes well with
A sweet French herbal liqueur made in Fécamp, Normandy, from a secret blend of 27 herbs and spices. It's 40% ABV. Yellow Chartreuse is the closest match, and Drambuie works if you want more honey.
Questions
What do you mix Benedictine with?
Brandy is the classic, in equal parts for a B&B. Whiskey and lemon come next, in small splashes, because the herbs are strong.
Is Benedictine made by monks?
No. Wine merchant Alexandre Le Grand launched it in the 1860s, and the story of a monk's recipe is widely seen as clever marketing.
What is the difference between Benedictine and B&B?
B&B is Bénédictine blended with brandy, so it's drier. Both are 40% ABV, and you can make your own version by mixing equal parts.
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