Digestion Blend Fennel Digestivo (with Mocktail Option)
A herbal after-dinner digestivo of the digestion blend with a measure of amaro and lemon — plus a soothing alcohol-free version to settle the stomach.
The digestion blend's mint, fennel, ginger, and chamomile make it a natural base for a digestivo — that small, herbal after-dinner drink meant to settle the stomach. Brewed strong and chilled, it brings a fresh, carminative character that complements the bittersweet herbs of a classic amaro.
Make a concentrated cold infusion of the blend, then shake it with a measure of amaro, a little honey syrup, and fresh lemon. The fennel in the tea echoes the anise notes common in Italian digestivi, deepening the herbal complexity without piling on more bitterness.
Keep the amaro pour small — this is a sipping digestivo, not a big cocktail. A twist of lemon peel and a fennel frond make a fitting, fragrant garnish that nods to the drink's settling purpose.
For an alcohol-free mocktail, skip the amaro and build the drink with the strong chilled blend, a splash of bitter-free tonic or soda, lemon, and a touch of honey. You keep all the soothing, after-dinner character of the herbs — a gentle, settling, zero-proof close to the meal that's perfect before bed since the blend is caffeine-free.
Ingredients
- 90 ml strong cold digestion blend infusion, chilled
- 30 ml amaro (omit for mocktail)
- 15 ml honey syrup
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Soda or tonic water, to top (for mocktail)
- Lemon peel and a fennel frond, to garnish
- Ice cubes
How to make it
- 1Make a strong cold infusion of the digestion blend and chill it well.
- 2Add the chilled blend, amaro (skip for the mocktail), honey syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- 3Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- 4Strain into a small chilled glass over fresh ice (for the mocktail, top with a splash of soda or tonic).
- 5Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and a fennel frond; sip slowly after dinner.
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