Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. Mull some cucumber or splash some elderflower liqueur into the mix. Or leave it up to your guests: Whip up a base pitcher of this tangy concoction and then let the improvisations fly with a spread of citrus wedges, liqueurs, salts, and dry pepper spices on the side.

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Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 122

Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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. The flavor is where the apple kicks in, adding an almost juicy sweetness and baked pie character to the bourbon. The finish is long and oaky driven with the apple adding a light fruity closing.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 3, 2024

Balanced with sweetness from perhaps citrus, honey, or other plants, you have a complex, sometimes bold, aperitivo or digestif that will both surprise and delight you. For me, though, this Amaro-like spirit with its gentle glance at an Aperol, is best served in a liqueur glass, slowly sipped and savored.

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Digestif Alcohol Bitters Gin 52

The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

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. Shake all ingredients as hard as you can with ice.

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Simple Syrup Highball Aperitif Muddling 52

Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Designed to deliver maximum flavour for minimum effort at home, they are a dessert and digestif all in one, offering a fun, creative ‘sweet treat’ for any festive gathering. Crafted with French passion from carefully selected grapes, Bardinet Inspirations is aged in oak barrels giving this new brandy its smooth rich flavour profile.

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Brandy Digestif Highball Mixology 52

VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Its build has been muddled through alterations like swapping low-proof liqueurs for higher-proof spirits or cutting the soda water altogether. Others build the drink around the modern Italian style of Spritz featuring Prosecco , a bittering liqueur, and soda water, with many using Aperol’s classic 3-2-1 ratio as a guide. Beer, even!

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Digestif Bartender Bartending Bitters 88

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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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Simple Syrup Bitters Gin Rum 98

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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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Liqueur Digestif Vodka Infusions 208

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The bitter artichoke liqueur—by Gotha Spiriti Nobili , a small spirits producer in Bologna, Italy—just arrived in California in August. 44.99, londonmarketsf.com The post Drink of the Week: Settemmezzo Artichoke Liqueur appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As we explored in our holiday drinks feature , bartenders are experimenting with the ingredient in multiple forms, from concentrates and syrups to the many excellent coffee liqueurs on the market. So it’s unsurprising that their newest release is a spirited duo with a standard coffee liqueur and the aforementioned Cafe Amaro.

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Digestif Liqueur Infusions Vodka 201

VinePair

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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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Liqueur Digestif Simple Syrup Rum 98

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Borghetti di Vero Caffè Espresso Liqueur When it comes to both espresso and cocktails, the Italians are not screwing around. Crafted since 1860, the Borghetti espresso liqueur is made with a blend of three Italian coffees steeped in grain alcohol and sweetened with sugar—that’s it. .

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Rum Liqueur Wine Whiskey 246

VinePair

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As it’s often enjoyed neat, there aren’t nearly as many Calvados cocktails out there, but if you’re looking to make one, the Angel Face — made with gin, Calvados, and apricot liqueur — is a good place to start. It’s perfect if you’re a Manhattan drinker looking to switch things up or you’re just out of rye.

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Brandy Simple Syrup Digestif Bitters 104