Have you heard of Chartreuse, Benedictine, Carmelite or Eau des Carmes as it’s also called? These lesser-known liqueur all have a prominent ingredient. It's often enjoyed as a digestive or apéritif and is made using a recipe that has historical ties to the Carmelite monks. All three of these liquors have something in common. Do you know what that is?

Lemon Balm in French is pronounced Mélisse and is a perennial herbaceous plant part of the Lamiaceae or mint family. Its botanical name is Melissa Oficinalis. The officinalis comes from Latin and means of the shop. This comes from the use of the herb by apothecaries who sold herbal remedies.