Gran Classico
Gran Classico is a bitter liqueur that originated in Turin, Italy, in the 1860’s where it was originally known as “Torino Gran Classico”. The recipe for this “Bitter of Turin” was purchased in 1925 by a Swiss distillery, Luginbuehl, where it has been produced since. It is made from a blend of over 25 herbs and botanicals, including wormwood, gentian, and bitter orange peel. Gran Classico is often compared to other classic bitter liqueurs such as Campari and Aperol, but it has a distinct flavor profile that sets it apart.
Base: Gentian root, wormwood, bitter orange peel, rhubarb, hyssop
Flavor is most like: Citrus, spice, gentian root, wormwood, rhubarb, vanilla
Sweetness (1 to 5): 2
Description: Gran Classico is commonly used in cocktails as a substitute for Campari or other bitter liqueurs, but it can also be enjoyed on its own over ice or with a splash of soda water. It has a deep, complex flavor that is both bitter and sweet, with notes of herbs, spices, and citrus. If you enjoy bitter liqueurs, Gran Classico is definitely worth a try.
ABV: 28%
Common Cocktail Offerings:
- Dark Alley
- Negroni
- Boulevardier
- Americano