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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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GSN Review: Single Barrel Reserve Apple Brandy Barrel Finished Bourbon

Good Spirits News

This unique spirit has been aged 2 years in an American White Oak Barrel, then matured for another 2 and a half years in a freshly harvested Apple Brandy barrel. The apple brandy cask rounds out the edges of the bourbon, transforming it in a lovely dessert-like spirit akin to an after dinner digestif.

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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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Bardinet returns to its roots for Inspirations launch by creating iconic French ‘Desserts in a glass’

Bar Magazine

French style brandy, Bardinet, is celebrating the latest addition to its range – Bardinet Inspirations – with a decadent new series of cocktails, each re-creating the flavours of iconic French desserts ‘in a glass’. The brandy which takes his name is crafted with the same passion today.

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Sherry Cocktails – Lower Your ABV

The Whisky Exchange

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. A dash of orange liqueur or Maraschino will add an extra dimension, as will a few berries or some diced pineapple in the shaker.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. While certainly boozy, the zesty Penicillin will wake up your guests.

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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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