VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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.

Liqueur 105

Liqueur Aperitif Digestif Infusions 105

Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

A few leaves, muddled in the glass, and I’m halfway to summer. lime juice 2 tablespoons simple syrup club soda 5 leaves fresh mint plus 2 more for garnish slice of lime for garnish Muddle the mint and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. RL Mojito 2 oz.

Simple Syrup 122

Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 122

The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Lightly muddle the mint leaves to wake them up a bit and then fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. 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. Top with soda water and enjoy. You can easily scale this recipe up and serve it by the pitcher.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Aperitif Muddling 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.

Digestif 88

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.

Simple Syrup 98

Simple Syrup Bitters Gin Rum 98