Bordiga Elixir China (Quinine Amaro)
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About this product
Dark. Complex. Deeply restorative.
Bordiga Elisir China is a richly spiced, quinine-based amaro made from an infusion of cinchona bark (China), herbs, roots, and aromatic spices. With origins in traditional herbal elixirs, this artisanal liqueur offers bold bitterness balanced by subtle sweetness, making it a timeless digestif or cocktail ingredient.
Crafted in small batches in the Piedmontese Alps, Elisir China honours the medicinal traditions of 19th-century Italian herbalists. It’s intensely aromatic, gently warming, and packed with flavour — perfect for slow sipping or bold mixing.
Why we love it:
Bordiga Elisir China is a bold, bittersweet amaro with true depth and character. Whether you're a seasoned amaro lover or exploring the category, this is a distinctive, sophisticated bottle that rewards every sip.
Country of origin
Italy
Tasting notes
Colour
Deep amber with mahogany highlights.
Nose
Bitter orange peel, cinnamon, cinchona bark, cloves, and mountain herbs.
Palate
Full-bodied and complex, with initial sweetness yielding to firm bitterness, spice, and earthy depth. Lingering and velvety on the finish.
Serving suggestion
Traditionally served neat after a meal, Bordiga Elixir China is also excellent over ice or as a unique cocktail base.
✨ Easy Home Cocktail: Alpine Old Fashioned
- 40 ml Bordiga Elisir China
- 20 ml rye whiskey or bourbon
- Dash of orange bitters
- Orange peel
Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with orange zest. A dark, alpine twist on a classic.
Size, cl
70
ABV, %
21.0
About the producer
Bordiga, established in 1888, is one of Italy’s most respected artisan distilleries. Using wild-foraged alpine herbs and age-old methods, they craft liqueurs and spirits that carry both tradition and authenticity in every drop.