Xtabentún (liqueur)

Xtabentún (liqueur)

Xtabentún is a liqueur made in Yucatán, from anise seed, and fermented honey produced by bees from the nectar of xtabentún flowers. To this anise and honey mixture, rum is added. Because of the rum content, the xtabentun liqueur is sometimes called a "distilled honey" beverage, which is misleading, because the honey alcohol is itself fermented, not distilled.

The word xtabentun means, “vines growing on stone” in the Mayan language.

It is usually served straight, cold, or with ice and honey. It can also be served with coffee, creating a drink called Mayan coffee, or with one shot of tequila and an equal part xtabentún, with half a lime, you get a Maya margarita.

External links

* [http://www.yucatanliving.com/destinations/daristi-factory-meridas-sweetest-tour.htm Xtabentun Liquor Factory in Merida Yucatan]


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