Strega is an Italian herbal liqueur made by Strega Alberti Benevento in Benevento since 1860, bottled at 40% ABV.
Wine merchant Giuseppe Alberti created it with his father, an apothecary, by revising an older recipe. The name means witch in Italian, tied to a local legend of witches brewing it as a love potion.
It is made from about 70 herbs and spices, including juniper, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, nutmeg and wild mint, and saffron gives it its golden color.
Specifications
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Producer: Strega Alberti Benevento
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Style: Italian Herbal Liqueur
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Benevento, Italy
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve neat as a digestif, over ice or in cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strega?
An Italian herbal liqueur made in Benevento since 1860.
What proof is it?
80 proof (40% ABV).
What gives it its color?
Saffron.
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