The Essential Guide to Aperitivo Liqueurs
PUNCH
JUNE 20, 2024
These are the 15 best aperitivo and red bitter liqueurs, according to experts. Plus, how to use them in cocktails like the Negroni and more.
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PUNCH
JUNE 20, 2024
These are the 15 best aperitivo and red bitter liqueurs, according to experts. Plus, how to use them in cocktails like the Negroni and more.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Happy National Liqueur Day! We are celebrating with an Introduction to the Origins of French Liqueurs and some notable “Heavenly” Brands Noces Royales, Arvani, Jules Theuriet, and Jahiot. French liqueurs have a rich and complex history that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and artisanal skills.
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Imbibe Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Melon liqueurs can be a divisive category, as clearly demonstrated by their most famous offering, Midori. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. Launched in the U.S. But Midori isn’t the only option for fans of melon.
BarLifeUK
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?
The Whiskey Wash
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Whisky liqueurs are part of the reason we have modern-day whisky. Whisky liqueurs offer a smooth and sweet alternative to a single malt or a blend. Whisky liqueurs are also undergoing something of a resurgence at the moment. This drink works really well in high heat or the bitter winter. Stir this up and give it a taste.
Drinkhacker
MAY 23, 2024
The coffee-black liqueur is made with Nordic ingredients including angelica, wormwood, yarrow, and licorice — lots of licorice. Sharp up front and lightly sweet, with a bitter tinge that grows with time on the palate. Say, do you like licorice? Finland-born Valhalla is the Scandi Jagermeister you never knew you needed.
PUNCH
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Did the taste of Malört, the bitter liqueur from Chicago and notorious dare shot, change and get less “gross”? Some fans and bartenders think so.
Drinkhacker
JULY 17, 2024
Our friends at New Orleans’ Cocktail & Sons are known for their syrup mixers, and now the company is branching out into bitters — under the “Max Bitter” brand name. Today we’re looking at the latest cocktail sweetener from the operation, plus its three inaugural bitters offerings.
Drinkhacker
MAY 30, 2024
What is the difference between a non-alcoholic liqueur and a syrup? As well, with a reduced amount of sugar in the recipe, the liqueurs allow their underlying botanical ingredients to shine more clearly. That’s the idea, anyway. Can you recreate your favorite libations with these… but less (or even no) alcohol?
Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Photo by Fontainebleau Miami Beach Liqueur , Rum , Vermouth , Whiskey Wildwood Whisper by Mirabella Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Faretti Biscotti Liqueur ½ oz. Carpano Antica 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters Preparation Shake and strain all ingredients into coupe glass. Makers Mark ‘Fontainebleau Private Label’ ¾ oz. Cynar ¾ oz.
VinePair
JULY 22, 2024
But how can you tell if the spirits and liqueurs you’ve got hanging around are still consumable? When do liqueurs expire? Liqueurs (which usually fall under 30 percent ABV) spoil much faster than spirits, and have a general shelf life of six to 12 months. Dairy-based liqueurs are a whole other story.
VinePair
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game. That said, there are many liqueurs on the market that are cloying, unbalanced, or just plain odd. Keep reading for VinePair’s best liqueurs to gift this holiday season. Some are mere experiments that should have never left the drawing board.
Good Spirits News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
They started with a Chocolate Chip Cookie Liqueur and now release a new limited edition flavor every month available through an e-commerce platform, with influencers and word of mouth driving the sales. GSN’s Remarks: We love the idea of putting liqueur into an ornament for the tree. And we love gingerbread.
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Liqueur , Whiskey S’mores Espresso Martini Ingredients 2 oz. Coffee Liqueur 2 oz. Hot Espresso 2 dashes coffee bitters Preparation Add Mash & Mallow, coffee liquor, hot espresso, bitters in a shaker with ice. Pour the espresso shot and Mash & Mallow shot over the ice cream. Mash & Mallow ½ oz.
Good Spirits News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Just add a few dashes to your drink like you would bitters. Good time comes in handy dropper bottles or in large glass bottles with a convenient pourer spout for accurate dosing. GSN’s Remarks: What we particularly like about this product is the ability to dose accurately. Need a light buzz? Want to really kick back and relax?
Good Spirits News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Pelin) provides the liqueur its appealing name “Pelinkovac”. Launched in New York City in 2022, Antique Pelinkovac Herbal Liqueur comprises over 40 different Mediterranean herbs, spices, and botanicals, Antique Pelinkovac has quickly become a staple in premium cocktail bars across the country. Wormwood (Cro.
Chilled Magazine
JUNE 19, 2024
Gin , Hard Cider , Liqueur The Smokey Mango Ingredients 1 oz Yu Gin 1 oz Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur Top off with sparkling cider Preparation In a shaker, add ice, Yu Gin, and Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass. Smoke the cocktail with cherry wood. Shake well and pour over ice.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Liqueur , Rum Eye Luv It Ingredients 2 oz. St-GERMAIN Elderflower Liqueur.05 Demerara 1 Dash Chocolate Bitters 1 Dash Almond & Walnut Bitters Orange Oil Mist from Gothic Atomizer Peel or Chocolate Dipped Dehydrated Orange Preparation Combine all ingredients over large format ice cube. Stir to incorporate.
Chilled Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2024
Liqueur , Tequila Heatwave Paloma Ingredients 1.5 Pamplemousse Liqueur 3 oz. Liqueur , Tequila Sun Salud Ingredients 1.5 Grapefruit Liqueur.75 Fresh Lime Juice 1 dash Grapefruit Bitters 3 oz. Liqueur , Tequila Jalisco Espresso Ingredients 2 oz. Espresso Liqueur 1 dash Xocolatl Mole Bitters.5
VinePair
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. Vodka became both the bittering agent and sweetener after an infusion with cinchona bark and golden raisin, the addition of honey, and a fat wash with beeswax for mouthfeel.
Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Liqueur , Vodka She's A Beauty Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lime Juice 3 Dashes Scrappy's Celery Bitters Preparation Combine liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Liqueur , Vodka She Sells Sanctuary Ingredients 2 oz. Check out 4 recipes below that are perfect to accompany you during the transition into chilly weather.
Chilled Magazine
JUNE 2, 2024
Chareau Aloe Liqueur’s delicate floral aromas and the sweetness of watermelon agave combine to create a smokey depth that is enhanced by the foundation of Pelaton De La Muerte Ensamble Mezcal. Lime juice gives it a citrus kick, and cucumber bitters’ cooling effect brings it all together. Chareau Aloe Liqueur 1 oz.
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Liqueur , Vodka Lydia Deets Ingredients 2 oz. Orange Liqueur ½ oz. Toasted Marshmallow Liqueur ½ oz. Orange Liqueur Preparation Get a bottle of Maverick Distilling Gin and secure the above ingredients. Sugarfield took their clean, raw cane sugar vodka and used natural butterfly pea flowers to give it a deep purple color.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 22, 2024
Gin , Liqueur Leaves of Lorien by Etch Ingredients 2 oz Junipero 1/2 oz Bergamotto liqueur 1/2 oz Chareau aloe liqueur 3 drops citric acid Preparation Stir, coupe, mint leaf and spritz green Chartreuse garnish. Coupe, fresh lemon twist garnish.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 31, 2024
Gin , Liqueur , Sparkling Wine Hampton 75 Ingredients 3/4 fresh lemon juice 3/4 basil simple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters 1 oz. Garnish with Orange peel, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 3 drops cinnamon bitters. Charrise Gordon – Chicago, IL / @Toastin2life I envisioned toasting in the Hamptons. A classy summer feel.
Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2024
Photo by Broken Shed Vodka Liqueur , Vodka Young Hearts Ingredients 1 Strawberry 1.5 Elderflower Liqueur 0.75 Simple Syrup 1 dash Orange Bitters 1 Egg White Preparation In a shaker, muddle the strawberry. Photo by Broken Shed Vodka Liqueur , Vodka Broken Cosmo Ingredients 1.5 Orange Liqueur 0.5 Orange Liqueur 2 oz.
Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Paired with the sweet, melon-forward notes of Midori liqueur, and the creamy texture provided by egg white, the Natsu Sour delivers a balanced and invigorating experience. Liqueur , Vodka Natsu Sour Cocktail Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Garnish with cucumber bitters and mint leaf. Haku Vodka ¾ oz. Then add ice cubes and whip shake.
Imbibe Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
demerara syrup (1:1) 1 dash Angostura bitters Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: coupe Garnish: lime wheel, dash of Angostura bitters Shake all of the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Dash the bitters atop a lime wheel and use as a garnish. coffee liqueur 1/2 oz. PX sherry (such as Lustau) 1 oz.
Chilled Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2024
The base ingredients call for vodka/citrus vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail. When it is done properly with the correct ratio of spirit, liqueur, modifier, and juice, it is a well-balanced cocktail with a pink hue. Try it with a sphere or large ice cube. Order “Sazerac with Bulleit Rye.”
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Rum , Vermouth Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Ingredients 1.5 Agricole Rum.5 Campari 1.5
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 28, 2024
Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Smoked Maple Syrup 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters Preparation Combine Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey, smoked maple syrup and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Hard Cider , Liqueur , Tequila Apple Cider Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. Agave Nectar 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 Egg White or ½ oz. Aquafaba Preparation Add the tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, bitters, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Flecha Azul Anejo Tequila 2 oz. Apple Cider 1 oz. Lime Juice 1 oz.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 22, 2024
Gin , Liqueur Leaves of Lorien by Etch Ingredients 2 oz Junipero 1/2 oz Bergamotto liqueur 1/2 oz Chareau aloe liqueur 3 drops citric acid Preparation Stir, coupe, mint leaf and spritz green Chartreuse garnish. Coupe, fresh lemon twist garnish.
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
part Maple Syrup 2 dashes Coffee Pecan Bitters 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters Garnish with Orange Peel Preparation Add Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon, maple and bitters to mixing glass over ice. Liqueur , Vodka Kettle One Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini by Pamela Wiznitzer Ingredients 1.5 5 oz Coffee Liqueur.75
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Brandy , Liqueur Monet’s Impression by Bar Bastion - 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Gin , Liqueur Royal Pimm’s Cup by Beverage Director Marshall Minaya - Valerie Ingredients 1 oz. Lemon Juice 2 dashes Celery Bitters 3 oz. Chareau Aloe Liqueur 1 ½ oz. Cucumber Juice ¼ oz. Garnish with cucumber slices.
Chilled Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
Germain Elderflower Liqueur, resulting in a sweeter and more refreshing alternative to the traditional cocktail. The cocktail also features Rye, Dry Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters, making for a gorgeous summertime sipper. Germain Elderflower Liqueur.5 Old Overholt Rye 1 oz. Once stirred, strain over a coupe or a martini glass.
Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Gin , Liqueur Jim Corbett National Park Ingredients 1.5 Agricole Rum.5 Campari 1.5
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Cognac , Liqueur , Whiskey Back in Black by Kevin Diedrich, Owner, P.C.H. Licor 43 2 dashes Orange Bitters Preparation Stir and strain into a martini glass. The Liquor 43 adds that hint of orange and vanilla, which also pairs well with the sesame. Ingredients ¾ oz. H by Hine VSOP Cognac ¾ oz. Cynar ½ oz.
Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Gin , Liqueur French Jasmine Tonic by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 3/4 oz. Chambord Liqueur 1 1/2 oz. Gin Cham-Bramble by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 1 oz. Liqueur , Vodka Lover’s Lane by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 3/4 oz. Mozart Chocolate Liqueur 1/4 oz.
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
Liqueur , Vermouth Virginia’s Peach Spritz by Virginia’s Ingredients 1.5 Giffard Peach Liqueur Prosecco, to top 1 oz. Liqueur , Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Dapper Fox by Foxtail NYC Ingredients 1 oz. 5 tsp Giffard Vanilla Liqueur 1 dash Walnut Bitters.5 Woodford Reserve Bourbon Champagne, to top.5 Lemon Juice 1 oz.
Chilled Magazine
JUNE 24, 2024
Gin , Liqueur , Vermouth Violetta Maledetta by Alessio Sarti - @vagabond.bartender Ingredients 1 ½ oz Butterfly Tea Pea Infused Gin 1 oz Bianco Vermouth 1 oz Italicus Liqueur 5 dashes fee foam Preparation Mix all ingredients into a coupe glass.
Chilled Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
Perhaps basing a cocktail on a citrus-centric French gin, one of our blanche Armagnacs, or a light French whisky, complemented by one of our amazing fruit liqueurs like the pamplemousse, or one of our vermouths would get you where you want to be. Cognac , Liqueur The Perfect Pear Ingredients 2 oz. All those components sound delightful.
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2023
First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Photo by Grace Schroeder Whiskey Lion’s Tail Ingredients 1 1/2 oz.
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