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The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023)

VinePair

Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game. They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. That said, there are many liqueurs on the market that are cloying, unbalanced, or just plain odd.

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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

oz. .” – Renato Tonnelli Photo by Dante NYC Gin , Liqueur , Sherry , Vodka Dante’s Appletini by Beverage Training Director Renato Tonelli Ingredients 1.5 Manzana Verde Liqueur 0.75 I think Apple Brandy is very underrated and pairs perfectly with the Bourbon in this drink. Allspice Liqueur.25 Apple Brandy.75

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12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gin , Liqueur A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ingredients 2 oz - Gin 1 oz - Pear Nectar.5oz 5oz - Elderflower Liqueur.5oz The elderflower liqueur adds a delicate floral touch, while the lemon juice adds a lively citrus zing, creating a well-balanced symphony of flavors.

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GSN Review: TRÄ•KÁL Patagonian Spirit

Good Spirits News

GSN’s Remarks: We are always on the lookout for new and unusual spirits and liqueurs, and this one really intrigued us. It’s a fruit brandy at its core, but with the addition of South American berries and essential oils, it becomes something entirely unique.

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The Real Reason Sweet Vermouth Is Red Has Nothing to Do With Grapes

VinePair

Like amaro , it was originally touted for its supposed medicinal benefits before it became a popular aperitif, often served as a standalone sipper with the occasional citrus twist. Despite its popularity, there are still many misconceptions about vermouth, one of the most common being that it’s some type of amaro or liqueur.

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Bar Reviews: Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar, London

Drinkhacker

The focus here is on English products, including local producers of liqueurs, coffee, soda, and even sake made in the UK. I enjoyed the Orchard Sazerac, made with ELLC Mondrian rye, Burnt Faith British brandy, Kanpai plum, Capreolus 1000 Trees eau de vie, honey, and absinthe, but found it to be driven more by smoke than anise notes.

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Sherry Cocktails – Lower Your ABV

The Whisky Exchange

Try subbing 50ml of dry manzanilla for the London dry in your Negroni and you’ll have a great aperitif that’s easier on your head than the original. You could also use a dry, nutty Oloroso and a sweet red vermouth – but you’ll wind up with more of a digestif than an aperitif.