Klosterlikör Mechitharine, Neustiftgasse 19, 1070 Vienna

The renowned "Mechitarine" liqueur has been manufactured since 1889 by the Mekhitarist Order in Vienna. The recipe, that was brought by Order founder Mkhitar of Sebaste from Constantinople to Venice, is kept strictly secret. The famous liqueur, which was at the time supplied to the court of the Emperor of Austria, is made from exotic fruits, 42 herbs, roots and spices, with no synthetic or chemical additives. The Mechitarine store is located just a few steps from the Mekhitarist Monastery in Vienna. Behind the counter is Archimandrite Father Andreas – the keeper of the secret recipe of the medicinal liquor and manager of its production for several decades. Several types of the liqueur are availablefor purchase: "noble-sweet", "sweet", "semi-bitter", "bitter", "noble-bitter" and "semi-sweet". Father Andreas can tell you the story of the brand, show you vintage posters, medals, and 80-year-old vintage bottles of the liqueur.