Sylvia: the new elderflower gin liqueur
At Maison Mounicq , each creation is inspired by the world of vines, wine and the Bordeaux terroir. With Sylvia , our new premium gin liqueur, we wanted to reinvent gin tasting by combining the floral freshness of elderflower with the elegance of Bordeaux's iconic grape varieties. Discover its aromatic profile and let yourself be inspired by our tasting recipes.
Sylvia as a digestif: a refined end to the meal
With its slightly syrupy texture, Sylvia is a A premium digestif that is as delicious as it is elegant. Its aromatic profile combines the freshness of juniper , the roundness of elderflowers , and a subtle vinous structure inherited from its Bordeaux grape varieties. This combination offers a comforting tasting experience, perfect for extending a meal in a convivial atmosphere.
Recipe: Sylvia on ice
- 5 cl of Sylvia
- A few ice cubes in a frosted glass
- Option: a twist of orange to intensify the freshness
Sylvia in gin and tonic: Bordeaux aperitif
In cocktails, Sylvia shines with its versatility. Paired with a lightly sweetened, slightly bitter tonic , it reveals all the liveliness of its floral bouquet and the lightness of its citrus notes . The result: a floral and refreshing gin and tonic , ideal as an aperitif.
Recipe: Sylvia Gin Tonic
- 4 cl of Sylvia
- 10 cl of premium tonic, not too sweet and slightly bitter
- Some juniper berries
- A slice of lemon
- Lots of ice cubes
Sylvia in elderflower spritz: the classic cocktail reinvented
Thanks to its wine origins, Sylvia naturally finds its place in a revisited spritz . Associated with a Crémant de Bordeaux , it gains in effervescence while retaining its floral and delicately sweet roundness . A festive cocktail anchored in the terroir.
Recipe: Elderflower Spritz
- 5 cl of Sylvia
- 7 cl of Crémant de Bordeaux (for example, the “B” from Château de Bonhoste)
- 2 cl of sparkling water
- A few grapes
- Ice
An elegant digestif , the ideal base for a floral gin and tonic or the star of a refined spritz , Sylvia illustrates the DNA of Maison Mounicq: creating premium spirits inspired by vines and wine. This versatile elderflower and grape gin liqueur embodies the meeting of tradition and modernity, of Bordeaux terroir and creativity.