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A Look into the Origins of French Liqueurs in Celebration of National Liqueur Day with Heavenly Spirits

Chilled Magazine

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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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

VinePair

Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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The Chartreuse Shortage: Finding The Perfect Chartreuse Substitute

A Bar Above

The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? Copyright A Bar Above What is Chartreuse? More on that in a minute.)

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10 Things You Should Know About Luxardo

VinePair

After over 200 years of crafting high-end cherry-infused liqueurs, Luxardo has become synonymous with the Maraschino cherry. Or maybe you’ve used its classic Maraschino liqueur to mix up a Last Word or Martinez. Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit.

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All Things Being Equal: the Triumph of the Four-Equal-Part Cocktail

VinePair

The four-equal-part formula crops up often in the cocktail world. A Balancing Act Balance is everything in cocktail creation and the four-equal-part formula puts this on display. Many people think sugar only makes things sweet, but it is a crucial ingredient that adds body, mouthfeel, and viscosity to a cocktail.

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