Chartreuse Miniature Elixir Vegetal French Liqueur 10 cl 69%

130 herbs, a secret recipe from 1764 and the Carthusian monks' silence - Chartreuse Élixir Végétal is not a liqueur for cocktails, but a living piece of cultural history in miniature format.

Ekspertens beskrivelse

Chartreuse Élixir Végétal is a French herbal elixir from the Chartreuse order, made according to the original 1764 recipe "Elixir of long life", bottled at 69% ABV in a 10 cl miniature.

The elixir is one of the most iconic and historic drinks from the Chartreuse order and differs from the more familiar green and yellow Chartreuse liqueurs by being a concentrated elixir with a strong herbal taste and medicinal origin. It was first made in 1764 by Carthusian monks in France according to a secret recipe with around 130 different herbs, plants and spices - a recipe known to only three monks at a time. The elixir is not a classic cocktail ingredient, but a powerful herbal drink traditionally used as medicine or a fortifying tonic.

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The aroma is very herbal with notes of mint, thyme, rosemary, aniseed and a balsamic freshness. The taste is extremely concentrated and complex, with layers of bitter and sweet herbs and spices and a powerful green character that can seem both medicinal and spiritual in expression, while the finish is long, warm and spicy with a lingering herbal intensity.

Specifikationer

Name: Chartreuse Élixir Végétal
Distillery: Chartreuse
Region/Country: Voiron, France
Type: French herbal elixir
Main ingredients: Around 130 herbs, plants and spices
ABV: 69%
Size: 10 cl
EAN no.: 3023482200109
Serving suggestion: Enjoy in a few drops, ideally on a sugar cube, or lightly diluted with water

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Mint · Aniseed · Herbal · Intense

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Only three Carthusian monks know the full recipe for Chartreuse Élixir Végétal at any one time - a tradition that has kept the recipe secret since 1764.

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Frequently asked questions about Chartreuse Élixir Végétal

What is Chartreuse Élixir Végétal made from?

The elixir is made according to a secret recipe with around 130 different herbs, plants and spices.

How is Chartreuse Élixir Végétal drunk?

It is drunk in small amounts, often on a sugar cube, neat as a digestif, or lightly diluted with water. See our full range of Chartreuse here.

How old is the recipe for Chartreuse Élixir Végétal?

The recipe dates back to 1764, when Carthusian monks in France first made the elixir.

Why is the recipe known by only three monks?

The tradition of only three monks at a time knowing the full recipe has kept it secret for centuries.

How strong is Chartreuse Élixir Végétal?

It has an ABV of 69% and comes in 10 cl miniature bottles.