Byrrh

Byrrh is an aromatized wine that was first created in 1866 by the Violet brothers. Originally marketed as a health tonic, the base of the drink is made with a blend of red wine, mistelle, and various spices, but cinchona bark (quinine) provides for its distinctive, bitter character.

It can be enjoyed on its own, preferably served on the rocks, but it also pairs well with tonic, and it works exceptionally well in cocktails. Byrrh gained its current name in 1876, but the origin of its unusual name is not entirely clear. Though there are several theories, the most common explanation is that it was a random creation that has no particular meaning.