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Hippocras
Liqueur

Hippocras

Origin
🌐Ancient Rome
Strength12%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

Elegant and light, this Gin is a masterclass in floral delicacy—perfect for refreshing highballs.

The Library Note

Named after the physician Hippocrates, this drink was originally conceived for its medicinal properties. Over centuries, it became a staple of medieval banquets, prized for its complex, aromatic profile and its ability to preserve the character of the vine through the harsh winters.

Sommelier's Perspective

"A warm, viscous texture with a dominant bouquet of cloves and cinnamon, giving way to the tannic structure of the base wine."

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

A classic Gin & Tonic: 1 part Gin, 3 parts premium tonic, plenty of ice. Garnish with lime or botanicals that match the distillation profile.

Composition

Red Wine
Honey
Cinnamon
Ginger
Grains of Paradise

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Traditionally made by steeping spices in sweetened wine for 24 hours before straining through a 'manicum hippocraticum' (Hippocratic sleeve) filter.

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