Luxurious liquids drawn out of the very soil of Connemara

America Village Apothecary’s range of natural bitters and syrups is now being showcased in cocktails

Claire Davey, owner of America Village Apothecary, at the tasting Room on Dominick Street, Galway Pic: David Ruffles

A high-end contract secured three years ago with luxury London retailer Fortnum & Mason set the tone for Claire Davey, owner of Galway venture America Village Apothecary.

Inspired by Nature’s Bounty and the abundance of wild plants and herbs surrounding her adopted Baile Mheiriceá home, Yorkshire-born Davey set about concocting a inventive range of bitters, syrups and tinctures.

Her recipes, including Bog Myrtle Tincture, Smoked Spruce Syrup and Wild Rose Elixir, are made ...