"Galliano" (liqueur): reviews about the taste of the drink

All connoisseurs of good alcohol and lovers of various exquisite cocktails are familiar with the unforgettable taste of "Galliano" liquor. The original drink is one of the most famous Italian liqueurs and enjoys well-deserved popularity with gourmets. Details on the liquor (composition, history, production) you will find below.

History of the origin of the drink

Galliano is a liqueur that came to us from Italy, or rather from the city of Livorno, located in the province of Tuscany. In the distant 1896 Arturo Vaccari, one of the Italian masters of distillation and brandy manufacturers, came up with a recipe for the drink, which is destined to gain popularity in the future. Its name "Galliano" liqueur received in honor of the hero of the first Italian-Ethiopian war, which then just died in the country, Giuseppe Galliano. The major of the Italian army tragically died on the battlefield, fighting for the well-being of his native country. For 44 days the garrison of the commander kept the siege of the fortress, repelling the attacks of a huge army of Ethiopians.

The composition of the liqueur "Galliano"

First of all, buyers pay attention to the amazing color of "Galliano", the liquor is like poured in gold. This shade is not in vain, it symbolizes the era of the gold rush, because it was in the XIX century, it swept the different corners of the world, and many Italians then also burned with a passion for noble metal. And what does the drink consist of?

In the production of liquor is used more than thirty different herbs, berries, spices, plants. The exact prescription is kept secret and is accessible only to a very narrow circle of persons, and now belongs to the company Lucas Bols, which produces liquor. However, you can easily distinguish in the drink notes of citrus, lavender, spicy anise and ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon. And vanilla, clearly showing in taste, is the main difference between "Galliano" and similar drinks. The taste is distinctly sweet, with an admixture of zest and vanilla, and the strength of the liqueur is 30%.

Beverage production

Liqueur "Galliano", whose taste will not leave indifferent connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages, passes through several stages of production. Ingredients of the drink are divided into several groups, each of which passes through various training processes. The groups differ in the time of infusion and distillation, all of them are located in separate containers. Thus, we can safely say that technologically the production of liqueur is a very complex process.

Only after all the ingredients are ready, they are combined together, after which they mix with alcohol and sugar syrup. The process of distillation occurs with the use of alcohol from cereals. The already blended beverage is insisted and kept for some time, after which it is corked into bottles. "Galliano" is a liquor poured in a container of unique shape, recognizable at a glance, because the bottles are made in the form of Roman columns. By the way, for this feature, the liqueur is not liked: the bottles are very high and often do not fit on the shelf of the bar.

Modifications of the liquor "Galliano"

The classic vanilla version of the L'Autentico liquor has been familiar to lovers of this drink for many years, but the producers went further and created two new tastes of "Galliano". The liquor was released in two versions: Galliano Ristretto, where 100% arabica and robusta grains were added, and Galliano Balsamico - a beverage with the addition of balsamic vinegar, which has a characteristic taste and aroma.

With the change of the liquor manufacturer, its strength also changed. Now it is equal to 42 degrees, and the strength of the modified versions of the liquor slightly exceeds 37%.

Drinking Liquor

To begin with, liquor, though it can be used in its pure form, has not gained much popularity as a digestive. However, sometimes it is served as the final chord of the meal. Most often, "Galliano" can be found in a variety of cocktails, both hot and cold, as it perfectly matches with other ingredients that have less pronounced flavor. It is popular to add a few spoons of liquor to tea or coffee, but most fully it is revealed in combination with other alcoholic beverages.

The most popular recipe for a cocktail with liquor is "Harvey Walbinger", which is literally translated from English as "Harvey Probei-Wall". The history of the invention of this cocktail is quite interesting. Once in California, an unknown bartender decided to diversify the classic "Screwdriver" and added a bit of "Galliano" to give the drink a special flavor and flavor. Bar customers quickly appreciated the new invention, the drink began to be popular. One of the surfers, Harvey, was so carried away by the tasting of the new cocktail that after leaving the institution, heading to the sea, crashed into his breakwater on his board. Hence the original name of the cocktail, and its recipe is very simple - mix vodka, liquor and orange juice. And will demonstrate how these ingredients are combined and "Galliano" (liqueur), a photo on which you see the filing of "Harvey Walbinger."

Cold cocktails with the addition of "Galliano"

The most suitable juice for mixing with liquor is orange, so most of the cocktails with the addition of "Galliano" is based on it. Consider the most popular recipes, which are daily reproduced in bars and restaurants around the world.

"Harry's hangover." With ice in a shaker mix vodka, juice of lime and orange. In the ready-made cocktail the liquor is poured on top. The drink is served with a lime slice.

"The Yellow Devil." The glass half filled with crushed ice, after which it mixes the juice of oranges, white rum and "Galliano".

"Knockout". The shaker mixes ice, tequila, juice of oranges and lemons and "Galliano" liquor.

"The Golden Volcano." In the shaker with the addition of ice tequila, cream, lime and orange juice and "Galliano" are beaten, "Triple sec" is added. The glass of the cherry is decorated.

Carabineros. Fill the glass with ice halfway, then pour in the alcohol, pre-mixed in a shaker. You will need tequila, liqueur, lime and orange juice, as well as one egg yolk.

Hot cocktails based on "Galliano"

Quite popular in winter is a punch recipe with the addition of "Galliano". It is prepared very simply: mix water, whiskey, liquor and grenadine. Most often, only water boils, and the rest of the ingredients are added to it, but sometimes bartenders first connect all the components, and then they are heated.

The second very popular recipe is the Flambe cocktail. That same flaming cocktail, the filing of which you could see in restaurants and bars. Pour vermouth and lemon juice into the previously filled glass of ice. "Galliano" is heated separately, ignited and poured into the glass.

Another recipe, which was invented specifically for "Galliano", but does not apply to cold or hot cocktails, deserves a separate mention. This is a hot shot "Galliano": in a glass of wine, liqueur, espresso and cream are poured in layers. The taste of shta is impossible to convey in words: here and softness of cream, and the astringency of coffee, and the spicy aroma of liquor.

Cost

At present, it is not possible to answer the question about how much the "Galliano" liquor costs in 1996 or other past dates. After changing the recipe and the manufacturer, it is very difficult to buy an old product, it is almost impossible to find it on the territory of Russia.

Liquor same new recipe is sold in many online stores of good alcohol and is available in two forms - 0.5 and 0.7 liters. The average cost of a half-liter bottle is about 1000 rubles, and the capacity is 0.7 - about 1500.

Do not doubt the quality and special taste, which promises "Galliano" (liquor), reviews already tried the drink confirm that it has specific features that will pleasantly surprise not only the connoisseurs of alcohol, but also the unsophisticated lovers.