The flowers are the main supplier of lavender oil, which is how the properties are extracted from the plant. The main active ingredients in lavender are 51% linalool and 35% linalyl acetate. Linalool is a terpene alcohol that is responsible for the strong floral scent of lavender.
Campari is an apertif liqueur. Meant to stimulate appetite before a meal, itâs basically different herbs and botanicals infused into a grain-neutral spirit (i.e. vodka). There is a myriad of different apertifs; ranging in flavors such as citrus, fennel, caraway, and many others. They can be sweetish, but mostly are bitter.
Kir is one of the most well-known drinks made with creme de cassis. It's named after Dijon, France's 1945 mayor, Canon Felix Kir. The cassis liqueur is combined with white wine to create the beverage. Kir should be served in a red wine glass.