Liquore Strega is an Italian herbal liqueur produced since 1860 by the Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A. in Benevento, Italy. Its distinctive yellow color ...
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What is the flavor of Strega?
Strega is bottled at 80 proof (40% alc/vol), which is an alcohol content comparable to most hard liquors, but it has a sweetness and viscosity typical of liqueurs. Among its approximately 70 herbal ingredients are mint and fennel, giving it a complex flavor with minty and coniferous notes.
What does Strega mean?
Strega is an Italian word for "witch" and the liquor is sometimes referred to as the "witch's liqueur." Strega has been processed in Benevento, Italy since 1860.
How do Italians drink Strega?
It is commonly served straight or on the rocks. Try Strega with both coffee and lemonade (not in the same drink) as these are two of the best pairings for the liqueur. It can also be used in a variety of cocktails. Dark spirits, particularly rum and whiskey, are among the best base liquors because of its strong flavor.
Sep 20, 2022
Is Strega similar to yellow chartreuse?
Unlike Green Chartreuse, which is nearly impossible to replicate, Strega is a satisfactory substitute for Yellow Chartreuse. It's utterly delicious in one of the most popular Yellow Chartreuse cocktails, the Naked & Famous, and it also sings in an Alaska.
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May 2, 2024 · A great Italian drinking classic, for over 150 years Strega Liqueur has been enjoyed both pleasantly neat and on the rocks, ...