Spice Attack

A cocktail with herbal liqueur

The Spice Attack with herbal liqueur is our first proper “autumn mix” for this year’s Casual Friday. Alright, yes—you might be tempted to click away immediately… herbal liqueur, ugh, what’s going on here? But give us a chance.

Why herbal liqueur isn’t just “for grandad”

Admittedly, when you hear “herbal liqueur”, some odd associations come to mind. Maybe not quite as extreme as in this 1977 advert for a “rather bitter” herbal liqueur (the dedication at the end alone would be a bold pitch today), but not every herbal liqueur is as effortlessly cool as the one with the stag.

If you take a step back, though, you’ll realise that Averna, Ramazzotti and others all belong to exactly this category. And somehow, calling it amaro immediately sounds different.

What makes herbal liqueur interesting is how quickly it can add complex flavour to a drink. When it works, different aromas unfold at different moments and take you on a bit of a journey. Not always purely pleasant—but undeniably complex.

Today we’re keeping things very simple: BURGEN’s Spicy Honey, made with Ankerkraut Honey Kong, raisins, star anise, vermouth and many other ingredients. It delivers a broad spectrum of flavours: fruit, chilli heat, sweetness, a touch of bitterness and herbal notes.

To balance things out, we add some fresh lemon juice to keep it from becoming too heavy or sweet, and bring in a spicy ginger beer. Combined with plenty of ice, this makes for a seriously enjoyable drink. This is how herbal liqueur becomes fun.

The video for the drink

Or via link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0FX-fCf4LE

What you need for the Spice Attack

1. 40 ml herbal liqueur, e.g. Spicy Honey
2. 120 ml ginger beer, e.g. Schweppes Ginger Beer
3. 10 ml fresh lemon juice
4. Plenty of ice for the glass
5. Optional: a slice of lemon

How to make the Spice Attack

1. Fill a highball glass with ice
2. Add the Spicy Honey
3. Add the lemon juice
4. Top up with ginger beer
5. Optionally garnish with a slice of lemon
6. Cheers!

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We’ve linked the ingredients for you to order on amazon.de.