Benedictine is a judicious blend of the recipes created by Dom Bernardo Vincelli and by Alexandre Le Grand. It is made up of 27 plants and spices which come from the four corners of the globe. Angelica, hyssop, juniper, myrrh, saffron, aloe, arnica, cinnamon…(the full list is a closely guarded secret!) give Benedictine its unique flavour. Benedictine has always been made with a unique savoir-faire and has a quality beyond reproach, thanks to its lengthy production process. It is distilled in copper stills and then aged in oak casks in the dark Palace cellars… Benedictine is the embodiment of refined luxury liqueurs, enjoyed the world over, from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro, from Sydney to Cape Town…
B&B
In the 1930's, a barman from the famous Club Twenty One in New York dreamt up a blend of Benedictine and Brandy. This new drink was instantly successful, and was called B&B. Drier than Benedictine, B&B, which is very popular with the Americans, is the result of the careful blend between the strength of an old cognac and the 27 plants and spices which go up to make Benedictine liqueur. The formula, of course, is a secret, and only the chief distiller knows the exact composition of the B&B made at the Benedictine Palace in Fécamp.
DOM
The arrival of DOM Benedictine in Asia coincided with that of the French missionaries at the turn of the 20th century. As a straight drink or blended with other ingredients (water, milk, orange juice…), DOM is especially popular in Asia. It is often given as a gift, in fact, for one or more of the many festivals that punctuate the live of Asians (Chinese New Year, Mother's Day, the Autumn Festival...). DOM is also frequently used in cooking : the 27 plants and spices, carefully selected and picked from around the world, add new flavours to any dish. Most of them have been used since time immemorial and some of them are still used as remedies for various ailments.
Depending on your taste, there are any number of ways to use DOM. Drinking it straight will allow you to enjoy all its delicate tastes and subtle aromas. For those who prefer a slightly lighter taste, diluting two tablespoons of DOM in water (hot or cold) is an excellent alternative. You can also create your own drinks by mixing DOM with other ingredients : soya milk, fresh milk, chicken oil*...
* a Chinese preparation common throughout Asia to which water or any other liquid may be added.
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