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The margarita: the secrets of the famous cocktail

e Los Muertos Agave (@muertosagave) A perfectly balanced combination of flavors The secret of the margarita lies in the combination of cointreau liqueur, tequila and lime juice but also in the salt frosting that reveals all the aromatic intensity of this cocktail. Indeed, this complex cockt ...

22
Feb
2022

Flowers: 8 things to know about violets

involved in this activity. In 1936, Etablissements Berdoues created the Parfum 'Violettes de Toulouse' and in 1950, Mr Serres created the Violette liqueur. These Toulouse companies still exist today and ship their products around the world. 6- The violet is also the emblematic flower of To ...

09
Mar
2007

The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

en setting, on the banks of the Sénancole. This place, open to visitors, is still inhabited by Cistercian monks who produce honey, Lavender essence, and liqueur. In the plain of Gordes, about one kilometer south of the village, you can see the remains of another abbey: the Benedictine Abbey of Sa ...

09
Aug
2007

The nutmeg tree: the tree that gives the nutmeg

f course used in the composition of various Creole dishes. This spice also brings its aromatic note to cocktails like punch and can be used to make liqueur. In moderate doses, it is reputed to be digestive, aphrodisiac and tonic. But beware: it is toxic if consumed in large doses. ...

24
Apr
2015

Christmas Stollen: The Recipe in Pictures

tter. For the filling: 150 g of raisins. 100 g of candied pineapple. 75 g of almonds. 150 g of marzipan (or almond paste). 5 cl of lukewarm water or liqueur. For the decoration: 50 g of butter. 50 g of icing sugar. Note: To avoid buying a whole jar of ground clove, you can prepare this ground spi ...

29
Nov
2017

The larch: 5 surprising things to know about this tree

ut it can also be used to make boats or railway sleepers. To be noted: among the other amazing uses of this tree, you should know that you can make liqueur by macerating its flowers and young cones in alcohol. In a non-alcoholic version, infusions are also prepared with the cones of larches. ...

17
Nov
2021

Aurone: the most effective plant against mosquitoes

ms and colds. It was also thought to have vermifuge, diuretic and anti-fatigue properties. Even today, this bitter-tasting plant is used to make a liqueur called arquebuse liquor. Simply macerate three beautiful branches of lemon mugwort in a liter of fruit alcohol at 40°. Turn the bottle ove ...

19
July
2022

Christmas clementine bundt cake: a festive cake

aking powder 1 pinch of salt 10 cl of Grand Marnier To note: in this recipe, you can replace the Grand Marnier with Cointreau as both are orange liqueurs. If you want to make an alcohol-free cake for children, you can also replace the liqueur with the juice of a freshly squeezed orange. ...

28
Dec
2022

Natural gardening : how to use wormwood in the garden ?

How to grow wormwood in the garden ? The absinthe or Artemisia absinthium is a hardy perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It can be recognized by its silvery, fluffy, sharply cut leaves and yellow bloom in summer. It is very easy to grow because it accepts all types of soil and any exposure ...

25
Jan
2023