Recovering Cal Badia’s most beloved liqueur: Camomil
This Christmas, we have one of those stories that can only be told from the heart. At Badia Vinagres, we’re thrilled to share the revival of a product deeply cherished by our family: Camomil, a liqueur that was first crafted at Cal Badia exactly 75 years ago. This liqueur is made from chamomile, as its name suggests, along with other herbs such as anise, rosemary, mint, orange peel, and lemon zest.
The original Camomil recipe dates back to November 17, 1950, and is part of the handwritten recipe book of Agustí Badia, founder of the vinegar house. This book, over a century old, has been passed down through generations and is one of our family’s most treasured possessions. That’s where we found the last Camomil entry. And the most surprising part? Without planning it, the final batch of this new edition was completed exactly on November 17, 2025. A coincidence that deeply moved us.
A collaboration with Tres Cadires
This revival wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of Tres Cadires, an artisanal distillery in Arbeca that shares our passion for craftsmanship. After including some of their liqueurs in our Christmas gift boxes last year, we met Andreu, the heart behind the project, who encouraged us to bring back the tradition of making liqueurs.
And so, the new edition of Camomil was born, made faithfully following the original recipe and with a 21-day maceration. After that, it is gently distilled to integrate the aromas and refine its texture. The result is a fine, aromatic, and elegant liqueur, made to accompany special moments and, above all, to enjoy calm and memorable after-dinner conversations.
A bottle that honours past and present
For this release, we wanted to preserve the original spirit in the design as well. The label is inspired by the original 1950 Camomil bottle from Cal Badia, while maintaining the graphic identity of our Gardeny vinegars and incorporating the BD seal: Badia Destil·leria, a symbol of returning to our roots.
A liqueur to celebrate
At Cal Badia, opening a bottle of Camomil was a sign of celebration: a wedding, a birth, or an important family gathering. Now we want it to become part of the collective memory again, especially for the people of Mollerussa who once tasted it or heard stories about it.
Each bottle is unique. We’ve produced a limited edition of 400 bottles, each one numbered individually. They are available exclusively at our Christmas Pop-up shop, located at Carrer del Palau 9, Mollerussa, and included in this year’s Christmas gift boxes. To reserve one, you can visit us in person or contact us directly at 973 71 17 70.
Camomil is an invitation to pause, celebrate with loved ones, and enjoy after-dinner moments with a liqueur full of flavour, history, and tradition.