Wikipedia Article About Izarra on Wikipedia Izarra is a sweet liqueur made in Bayonne in the French Basque Country. There are two varieties of Izarra: * yellow Izarra is of 32 herbs with a predominantly almond taste and is 40 proof; * green Izarra with 48 herbs has a peppermint taste and is stronger at 48 proof. Izarra is drunk on its own, on ice or in cocktails, frequently with gin. It can be found in chocolates and desserts. The drink is ubiquitous in the French Basque Country and is also found in the rest of France and parts of Europe.