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The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023)

VinePair

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Once you’ve mastered those, try it out in a sessionable Americano or test your muddling skills in an Enzoni. Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game.

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12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

The effervescence from the club soda gives the cocktail a lively and refreshing character, making it perfect for sipping on a warm day or as a delightful aperitif. It combines the deep and rich character of red wine with the fruity sweetness of apple brandy and orange liqueur, resulting in a well-balanced and refreshing drink.

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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. Lightly muddle the mint leaves to wake them up a bit and then fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. Top with soda water and enjoy. Add ice cubes and shake hard.

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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

-RT Sangria 1 bottle of Gamay, Zinfandel, or Garnacha wine (note: it’s okay to go cheap here) 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tablespoon of sugar summer fruits of choice (start with lemons, limes, and oranges), quartered Vigorously mix the juice, sugar, and cut fruit together in a large container. Add wine and brandy and stir well.

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Most Popular Mixed Drinks

Marketview Liquor Blog

To start, muddle 3 fresh mint leaves with 1 ounce of simple syrup and ½ ounce of lime juice in a glass. Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.

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Most Popular Mixed Drinks

Marketview Liquor Blog

To start, muddle 3 fresh mint leaves with 1 ounce of simple syrup and ½ ounce of lime juice in a glass. Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.

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Sherry Wine 101 With Cocktail Recipes

Marketview Liquor Blog

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. In a shaker, muddle orange slices and berries with 1 ounce of syrup. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning it’s made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to wine. Manzanilla: Similar to Fino, flor ages Manzanilla.

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