Génépi Génépi Génépi or génépy (in French) or "genepì" (in Italian) is a traditional herbal liqueur or aperitif popularized in the Alpine regions of Europe. "Genepi" also refers to alpine plants of the genus "Artemisia" (commonly called "wormwood") that provide the liqueur's flavor and color, and the French Savoy region adjacent to the Aosta Valley, where the plants grow and where the beverage originated. Genepi liqueur is related to absinthe in that its namesake botanicals are of the genus "Artemisia", but like Chartreuse, it is a liqueur (contains sugar) and traditionally taken neat. Like many European herbal liqueurs, especially those used
Chocolate liqueur Chocolate liqueur Chocolate liqueur is a liqueur that tastes like chocolate. Chocolate liqueur is not a new invention. There is mention, in French, of producing and selling chocolate "en liqueur" as early as 1666. Context suggests this is a chocolate liqueur, not a chocolate liquor or other chocolate beverage. In New England prior to the 18th century American Revolution, a "chocolate wine" was popular. Its ingredients included sherry, port, chocolate, and sugar. A French manual published in 1780 also describes chocolate liqueur. An 1803 French pharmacy manual includes a recipe for a chocolate liqueur ("ratafia de chocolat", also "ratafia de