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8 to Try: Giftable Liqueurs

Imbibe Magazine

For the aspiring home bartender or all-around bon vivant, a bottle of liqueur is truly an inspired gift, sparking experimentation and adding aesthetic flair to the back bar. George Spirits NOLA Coffee Liqueur From Bay Area distillery St. George Spirits , this unique coffee liqueur evokes the nostalgic flavor of New Orleans.

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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

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.

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Drink of the Week: Settemmezzo Artichoke Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

Recently, at my go-to neighborhood restaurant, République , lead bartender Thomas Eslinger showed me his newly acquired bottle of Settemmezzo. The bitter artichoke liqueur—by Gotha Spiriti Nobili , a small spirits producer in Bologna, Italy—just arrived in California in August.

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Bring Aperitivo Flavor to the Holidays With Luxardo Espresso Liqueur

VinePair

It’s certainly strengthened the connection between coffee and cocktails — enthusiasts of both can get behind a well-made Espresso Martini — but it’s also heightened the profile of coffee liqueurs. Like the Espresso Martini itself, Luxardo’s Espresso Liqueur has been around for decades, but has kept a relatively low profile — until now.

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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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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Imbibe Magazine

18 The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey Cards Pair this midcentury-style deck of 50 whiskey cocktail recipe cards by prolific cocktail author Kara Newman with a bottle of the good stuff for a gift any whiskey drinker would appreciate. Either bundle it with a favorite bottle of booze or the 7-ounce capacity flask. .

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

When describing the taste of Jeppson’s Malört , Chicago’s infamous wormwood-based liqueur, people tend to get creative. At the same time, it is fair to wonder if the increased presence of Malört has robbed the digestif some of its hyper-regional charm. It has the same kind of qualities like gentian liqueurs have. Her prize?

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