Palo de Mallorca

Palo de Mallorca is a dark-colored liqueur flavored with cinchona bark and gentian root. It is a dense and sweet liqueur with a bitter aftertaste and caramel and licorice aromas that can only be produced in Mallorca. Like similar types of herbal liqueurs, palo de Mallorca was initially used as a bitter health remedy.

In the 19th century, the original recipe was improved with the addition of sugar and alcohol. With these additions, it became more palatable and consequently more popular. Palo de Mallorca is mostly enjoyed as an aperitif, usually mixed with sparkling or soda water.

It can also work well in cocktails or as an ingredient in desserts. The alcohol content can range between 25% and 36%.