Santa Maria Novella in Florence is not only a beautiful church and square but also the namesake of one of the world's oldest pharmacies, Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy. The pharmacy has been operating in some form since the 13th century, making it one of the oldest in the world.
As for "alkermes," it's a type of liqueur that originated in the Middle East and was brought to Europe during the Renaissance. It's made with a base of neutral spirits or wine, sugar, and a variety of spices, including cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, as well as other flavorings like vanilla and orange blossom water. Alkermes is traditionally bright red in color due to the use of cochineal dye. It was historically used both as a medicinal tonic and as a flavoring for desserts and drinks.
The pharmacy at Santa Maria Novella is famous for its production of alkermes among other herbal remedies, perfumes, and liqueurs. Their alkermes recipe is a closely guarded secret and has been passed down through the centuries.
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