Saturday 8 August 2009

Genepi - the Alpine Liqueur

If you get the chance to try Genepi do.

It's a traditional Savoyard liqueur that has strong herbal overtones and, if you prefer a liqueur that isn't too sweet, may be just to your liking.

It is possible to buy a bottle in the town to take home. It is traditional for the locals to make their own Genepi in August when they harvest the rare alpine flowers that give the liqueur its distinctive flavour.

If you eat out in one of the many restaurants in Morzine the proprietor may offer you a complimentary drink after your meal and often this will be the local Genepi.