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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

Made with an infusion of Spanish watermelons, the liqueur gives a clean and balanced flavor, with a hint of candy sweetness that avoids being cloying. 37, dolceterra.com Joseph Cartron Melon Liqueur Historic Burgundian liqueur makers Joseph Cartron utilize fresh, seasonal fruit for their rainbow of infused spirits. vodka 3/8 oz.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

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. As a result, more people than ever are engaging in the misfortune of knocking back shots of Malört and getting in on the joke. This growth is fun to see — after all, misery loves company.

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Italians Love G&T—Here Are 4 Italian Gins to Try

Chilled Magazine

It undergoes a deeper infusion of botanicals, transforming it into a spicy and seductive elixir. The first takes us inside the gin; apart from the prerequisite, juniper, this spirit sings of sage and Sicilian lemon, a nod to Italy’s long history of aromatizing liquors, cordials, and any digestif with these quintessential flavors.

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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. Made from pear brandy and infused with pear juice, cloves, Saigon cinnamon, and cane sugar, this liqueur opens up with baking spice and gingerbread aromas followed up by a smooth dose of peak-season Bartlett pear on the palate.

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A Very Valid Case for the Teeny-Tiny Tini

VinePair

So, one night, I poured one into a small digestif glass. On my own journey with temperance, I’ve found most full-size cocktails are too much for me, so I usually opt for wine, beer, or a low-ABV drink. But I very much missed the finesse of a Martini, especially living in a home with vast gin and vermouth collections.

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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. How about a rim of spicy salt or an infusion of jalapeno. But in the latter case it was created amid one of the deadliest conflicts of the 19th century, man. With three simple ingredients and a twist (or slice!) Want it spicy? Feeling fresh?

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National Absinthe Day: Celebrating the Mystique of the Green Fairy

Chilled Magazine

Absinthe is formally a Digestif, defined by Wikipedia as an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, traditionally believed to aid digestion even though there is not strong evidence to support this. I love using the new Absinthia Absinthe Bleue, an Absinthe infused with butterfly pea flower, as the combination creates a gorgeous purple blush.

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