Nusbaumer : Liqueur de Menthe Poivrée

Tasting notes and serving suggestions for Nusbaumer peppermint liqueur

Tasting

Color
Bright hue with pastel blue-green highlights

Nose
The nose conveys great freshness with a highly aromatic and vibrant profile. Menthol aromas dominate, evoking an almost icy intensity reminiscent of the freshness of an Alpine breeze. Notes of menthol lozenges clearly stand out.

Palate
The attack is smooth and straightforward, supported by a light yet distinctly present sweetness. On the palate, a great peppermint freshness unfolds, accompanied by chlorophyll notes. This spirit stands out for its balance: despite its intense aromatic profile, it is very light in the mouth, without excessive sweetness. Peppery notes of white pepper round out the flavor structure. The finish offers a beautiful, persistent menthol length with aromatic freshness and an invigorating, distinctive character.

Serving suggestions and occasions

This liqueur is an essential after-dinner digestif, served neat and chilled or over ice. It pairs elegantly with chocolate desserts: as a topping for ice cream, mousse au chocolat, mint chocolate ice cream, or chocolate desserts in general. It also harmonizes with mint, strawberry, or chocolate sorbet.

A handcrafted Alsatian liqueur with great minty freshness

Distillerie Nusbaumer: Alsatian craftsmanship par excellence since 1947

Founded in 1947 by Joseph Nusbaumer in Steige in the Vallée de Villé in Alsace, France, Distillerie Nusbaumer has embodied Alsatian craftsmanship par excellence for over 75 years. Located in the heart of the historic cradle of Alsatian distilleries, it benefits from pure Vosges spring water from the Climont. This independent family business, run since 1996 by Marianne Wilm, the founder’s daughter, preserves traditional know-how while continuing to modernize. Nusbaumer was awarded the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” label in 2019 and, thanks to its copper stills and rigorous selection of raw materials, produces top-quality Eaux-de-Vie, liqueurs, and gins.

Nusbaumer peppermint liqueur: a high-quality handcrafted liqueur

The liqueurmade from peppermint by Nusbaumer is based on a traditional artisanal production method. Production begins with the maceration of a concentrate made from peppermint leaves and flowering tops (Mentha piperita) in neutral alcohol. Final adjustment is made with a sugar syrup and reduction to the desired alcohol level using local spring water from Steige—this pure Vosges water that gives the product its unmistakable quality. The liqueur is finished with cold filtration for optimal quality. Handcrafted production in Alsace, in the Val de Villé-Steige area, reflects the ancestral know-how of this family distillery.