Tubi 60 is a citrus based
liqueur and is 40%
alcohol by volume.[1] The drink is developed and produced in
Israel utilizing local herbs, fruits and spices.[2][3]
History and origin
Tubi 60 was developed in 2012 by two brothers: Hilal and Yanai Tubi in
Haifa, Israel.[2][4]
In 2013 the first distillery was opened in Haifa and obtained necessary approvals, licenses, and legal documents from the
Israeli Health Ministry to produce Tubi 60. The liquor is also approved by the
TTB.[1][2][5]
Increased demand throughout the following year led to the founding of a larger distillery in 2015 by the two brothers.[3] In 2017, the Tubi company started exporting the liquor to the
US,
Hungary,
Norway,
Germany and other countries.[1]
Composition and taste
Tubi 60 is made of
lemon as well as other local
citrus fruits. It is infused with
herbs,
spices, tree and flower extracts, including
ginger, mint,
anise,
saffron,
turmeric and
cumin.[4][6][7] Tubi 60 is most commonly served as a shot or a shooter, or mixed with
tonic water or
seltzer.[8] The makers of Tubi 60 claim the ingredients leave the consumer with a "refreshing and uplifting feeling".[1][2][4]
Marketing
Tubi 60's popularity in Israel increased mainly by word of mouth.[7] Initially spread by word of mouth through the friends and family of the two founders, it became a frequently requested drink in bars, with
Jerusalem being the first city to serve it as a staple. It took until 2014 for the drink to reach
Tel Aviv's bar scene. Its popularity there cemented it as a countrywide mainstay.[4][5][7]