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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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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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5 Spritzes to Sip This Summer

Chilled Magazine

They often have some sort of liqueur that is the main star of the show, topped with sparkling water and garnished with seasonal fruit. While Limoncello is traditionally served as a digestif for after a meal, its versatility makes it suitable for multiple occasions. Spritzes are loved for their light and low ABV attributes.

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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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Mamma Mia Che Cocktails! 6 Italian-inspired cocktails to celebrate Mom

Chilled Magazine

Liqueur , Sparkling Wine , Vermouth , White Wine The Italicus Spritz Ingredients 1 part ITALICUS ROSOLIO DI BERGAMOTTO 2 parts Prosecco 3 green olives to garnish Build in a wine glass over ice Preparation Simply combine one-part Italicus with two parts Prosecco or Champagne over ice.

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