What are the 3 liquors named for or invented by monks?

While many liquors have been produced in monasteries over the centuries, there are three commonly known to be specifically named for or invented by monks:

1. Benedictine: This herbal liqueur, with its distinctive yellow color, was created by a French monk named Dom Bernardo Vincelli in the 16th century. The exact recipe is still a secret, but it is known to contain around 27 herbs and spices.

2. Chartreuse: This complex liqueur, available in green and yellow varieties, originated in the 17th century at the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps. The recipe, which also remains a secret, is said to contain 130 herbs and spices.

3. Grand Marnier: While not strictly invented by monks, this orange-flavored liqueur is closely associated with the Carthusian monks who produce the liqueur's base ingredient, Cognac. The liqueur was created by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle in the 19th century, and its name is a combination of "Grand" (referencing the Carthusian monks) and "Marnier" (his family name).

It's worth noting that while these are the three most famous, other liqueurs with monastic origins exist, like Drambuie, a Scotch whisky liqueur claimed to be based on a recipe given to Prince Charles Edward Stuart by the monks of Skye.