VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game. That said, there are many liqueurs on the market that are cloying, unbalanced, or just plain odd. Keep reading for VinePair’s best liqueurs to gift this holiday season. Some are mere experiments that should have never left the drawing board.

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Liqueur Aperitif Digestif Infusions 105

Chilled Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

parts Goslings Black Seal Rum 1/2 part Simple Syrup 3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves 2-3 Fresh Blackberries Juice of half a Lime 3 parts Soda Water Dash of Aromatic Bitters Preparation Muddle the fresh blackberries, fresh mint leaves, simple syrup and the juice of half a lime. Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Vodka 1 oz. Lime Juice 2 oz.

Simple Syrup 248

Simple Syrup Gin Muddling Rum 248

Bar Magazine

APRIL 7, 2024

. | 30 ml Hibiscus Syrup 3-4 Basil Leaves Club Soda Add Crystal Head Aurora, fresh lemon juice, hibiscus syrup and basil leaves to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. 45 ml Crystal Head Vodka 1 oz. | 8 ml Giffard Lychee Liqueur. Rings 2 Cucumber Wheels Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and muddle the jalape.o

Vodka 52

Vodka Muddling Liqueur Club 52

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Housemade Orange Bitters Ingredients 1 liter Vodka 1 pint Orange Peels Preparation Combine vodka and orange peels and let infuse for two weeks in the refrigerator. Photo by Freight House Liqueur , Whiskey New Fashioned by Freight House — Paducah, KY Ingredients 2 oz. Cover the pith with the bitters and muddle well.

Infusions 230

Infusions Bar Spoon Bitters Simple Syrup 230

Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake. . Vodka ½ oz.

Simple Syrup 98

Simple Syrup Mixologist Vodka Muddling 98

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gin , Liqueur A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ingredients 2 oz - Gin 1 oz - Pear Nectar.5oz 5oz - Elderflower Liqueur.5oz The elderflower liqueur adds a delicate floral touch, while the lemon juice adds a lively citrus zing, creating a well-balanced symphony of flavors. Garnish and enjoy.

Liqueur 271

Liqueur Vodka Simple Syrup Club 271

Cheers

MARCH 26, 2024

Soda water 4 pieces Lychee Instructions Muddle lychee in a shaker. In a mixing tin, add agave nectar, 2 jalapeno slices and a lime wheel and muddle. Print Sunset Slinger Course Drinks Keyword Amaro Nonino, egg white, honey syrup, lemon, Lychee, prickly pear bitters, raspberry puree, vodka Ingredients 2 oz.

Simple Syrup 109

Simple Syrup Mixologist Muddling Liqueur 109

Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Ingredients such as apple brandy, pear liqueur and wintery spices add seasonal flair for drinks you can enjoy long after the ball has dropped and the holiday decorations are put away. George spiced pear liqueur 12 oz. Germain elderflower liqueur ¾ oz. Mathilde Poire liqueur ½ oz.

Brandy 109

Brandy Mixologist Liqueur Muddling 109

Cheers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Print Christmas Cup Course Drinks Keyword cranberry, gin, Ginger liqueur, lime Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur ½ oz. Print Let It Snow Course Drinks Keyword blanco tequila, coconut milk, lime, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice Ingredients 1 ½ oz.

Simple Syrup 113

Simple Syrup Mixologist Liqueur Muddling 113

Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Print Young Hearts Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, lemon, orange bitters, Simple syrup, strawberry, vodka Ingredients 1 strawberry 1 ½ oz. Broken Shed Vodka ¾ oz. Elderflower liqueur ¾ oz. Vegas Baby vodka 6 oz.

Mixologist 109

Mixologist IPA Simple Syrup Liqueur 109

Drinkhacker

JULY 24, 2024

It tastes the part — sans the muddled fruit — and it’s not overly sweet. A- The Cocktail Collection Tanqueray Negroni – Made with Tanqueray gin, vermouth, and bitter liqueur. B The Cocktail Collection Ketel One Cosmopolitan – Made with Ketel One vodka, triple sec, and real cranberry juice.

Happy Hour 83

Happy Hour Liqueur Vodka Bitters 83

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Originally starting with moonshine and vodka, the team realized the importance of packaging. Liqueur , Whiskey Rita's Refresher Ingredients 1/2 cup Jeptha Creed 4-Grain Straight Bourbon 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Orange Juice 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1 oz Simple Syrup Lemon & Lime Preparation Add ice then ingredients to a shaker.

Simple Syrup 183

Simple Syrup Liqueur Muddling Highball 183

Imbibe Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

I love sitting at that bar with a lentil salad and the Clear Conscience cocktail,” Bailey says of a drink made with muddled cucumber, ginger, vodka, and fresh lime juice. Request an outdoor table under the thatched awning and striped umbrellas if weather permits, or sidle up to the bar in the cozy, wood-lined dining room.

Simple Syrup 210

Simple Syrup Muddling Bar Wine 210

PubClub

APRIL 6, 2024

crème de pêche, vanilla simple syrup, lemon, lime, dash of Angostura bitters) Huntress Steakhouse (Gaslamp) – Shoot to Kill (Hendrick’s Gin, strawberry shiso shrub, Amaro Nonino, falernum, lemon, egg white) insideOUT (Hillcrest) – Homa’s Nectar (Reyka Vodka, St. Bernard’s Cure All (Tullamore D.E.W.,

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Muddling Infusions Gin 52

VinePair

MAY 12, 2024

For any well-stocked bar, orange liqueur is vital — especially for shaking up Margaritas. Aside from the beloved Mexican cocktail, the liqueur also makes appearances in classics like the Sidecar , Cosmopolitan , and the ever-boozy Long Island Iced Tea. Triple sec is a drier style of orange liqueur that hails from France.

Liqueur 98

Liqueur Brandy Rum Bitters 98

VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

While some know that it’s a fortified wine, others perceive Port as an unfamiliar liqueur or mixer they don’t know how to enjoy. The vodka-spiked version of the beloved Shirley Temple set social media ablaze with praise and predictions of its pending seasonal success, and media followed suit. (We We argued otherwise.)

Vodka 98

Vodka Wine Liqueur Muddling 98

Cocktail Contessa

APRIL 30, 2022

Here, I’ve combined a muddle of mint and strawberry with whiskey and sparkling wine, but this works equally well with vodka or gin for non-whiskey drinkers. You can choose a chocolate liqueur like creme de cacao, but it will increase the proof or alcohol content of the drink. Just don’t tell the whiskey enthusiasts!

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Muddling Bar Tools Bar Spoon 52

Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It artfully blends Absinthe's botanical flavors with the smooth, dry profile of gin, vodka, and vermouth. The lemon adds sourness, while the liqueur offers sweetness. In a highball glass, muddle fresh mint leaves to release aromatic oils. Fill with ice and add 1 oz absinthe, 1 oz Vodka, and Coke. Image Source 3.

Mixology 52

Mixology Gin Bitters Simple Syrup 52

Moody Mixologist

JUNE 3, 2023

How to make fresh berry syrup (no cooking) One of my favorite DIY syrup hacks is to just muddle fruit or herbs into plain simple syrup instead of having to whip out the pots and pans and start making a mess. Make it a Blackberry Moscow Mule by adding a couple ounces of vodka. Be sure that every berry is thoroughly smashed.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Muddling Mocktails Gin 52

Advanced Mixology

MARCH 11, 2024

Learn to mix orange liqueur and cranberry juice for unique flavors. Vodka - Classic Mixer Think of vodka and orange juice as that reliable friend who always shows up. Whipped Cream Vodka - The Dessert Disguise: Ever wanted dessert for drinks? Whipped cream vodka blended with orange juice is your ticket.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Rum Gin Vodka 52

Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. It is a harmonious blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth, resulting in a crisp and clean taste. Combine 4 ounces of gin or vodka and 1 ounce of dry vermouth in a glass with ice.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Vodka Bitters 52

Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. It is a harmonious blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth, resulting in a crisp and clean taste. Combine 4 ounces of gin or vodka and 1 ounce of dry vermouth in a glass with ice.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Vodka Bitters 52

Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

It also allows creating homemade cordials and liqueurs at controlled temperature and in lesser time. Aashi suggests that using liquid nitrogen is yet another strategy to make the cocktail interesting by freezing the ingredients before muddling or mixing. Thus, Polka Girl is a cocktail that contains vodka, orange juice and Galliano.

Infusions 64

Infusions Aperitif Muddling Bartending 64

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.

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Digestif Bartending Bartender Bitters 80

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Liqueur , Vodka Bottega Gianduia “Chocolate Passion” Ingredients 1 oz Bottega Gianduia Hazelnut Liqueur 1 oz Sausage Tree Vodka 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream Raspberries (to garnish) Preparation Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Give these seasonal sippers a mix.

Simple Syrup 274

Simple Syrup Liqueur Vodka Highball 274

Drink Me

AUGUST 23, 2023

75 oz Arcadia Cucumber Vodka.5 5 Orange Curacao 1 oz Liquid Alchemist Coconut Cream Cilantro Jalapeno 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Muddle, then Shake & Strain Erika’s Inspiration: I like to create balanced cocktails that have layers of complexity, but most importantly, that all finish nicely without dominating components.

Tequila 52

Tequila Bitters Bar Spoon Simple Syrup 52

Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Mix together 1 ounce of tequila, 1 ounce of pear liqueur, and 1 ounce of Manzanilla sherry. ounces of Pedro Ximénez sherry, 1 ounce of vodka, 0.5 In a shaker, muddle orange slices and berries with 1 ounce of syrup. ounces of orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. Stir with ice and strain into a glass. ounces of syrup.

Wine 52

Wine Bitters Liquor Liqueur 52

Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Mix together 1 ounce of tequila, 1 ounce of pear liqueur, and 1 ounce of Manzanilla sherry. ounces of Pedro Ximénez sherry, 1 ounce of vodka, 0.5 In a shaker, muddle orange slices and berries with 1 ounce of syrup. ounces of orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. Stir with ice and strain into a glass. ounces of syrup.

Wine 52

Wine Bitters Liquor Liqueur 52

A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

And you can eliminate the vodka to make a family-friendly drink. Ingredients 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup vodka 4 cups lemonade 2 cups club soda Ice Lemon slices and extra raspberries for garnish Instructions Muddle the fresh raspberries in a pitcher. Add vodka and lemonade, stirring well to combine.

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Simple Syrup Mocktails Bar Tools Bar Spoon 169