Mechitharine
| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mechitarist monks |
| Country of origin | Vienna, Austria |
| Introduced | 1889 |
| Alcohol by volume | 30% |
| Color | Yellow |
| Flavor | herbal, fruity |
| Variants | "Edelsüß", "süß", "Halbbitter", Bitter, Edelbitter and Cordiale |
Mechitharine (Mechitharine Kloster Likör) is an aromatic herb liqueur produced by the Armenian Mechitarist monks in Vienna. The liquor is prepared according to a secret recipe containing herbs roots and fruits – the precise ingredients and recipe remain a secret. Commercial Mechitharine production started in 1889, it is still produced today and sold commercially by the Mechitarist monks.