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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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Drink of the Week: Ancho Reyes Barrica Chile Ancho Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

The Ancho Reyes chile liqueurs (both the original Ancho Chile , released in 2012, and the Verde in 2016) have become industry favorites for crafting complex drinks, as our own recipe gallery can attest. The aging serves to heighten the liqueur’s earthier, subtly smoky qualities while adding a complementary note of vanilla.

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Where to Drink in Indianapolis

Imbibe Magazine

While old-school tropical classics like the Jet Pilot and the Painkiller are on point, adventure seekers can opt for one of their “House Potions” like Wolf in the Fold (rum, Calvados, oloroso sherry, walnut, pear) or Six Demon Bag (génépy, Batavia arrack, mezcal, dragonfruit liqueur, pineapple, lime).

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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona

Imbibe Magazine

with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and fig and allspice liqueurs. opened their first café in 2012, highlighting local goods such as the Sonoran-grown chiltepin peppers that go into their cult-hit cold brew. In addition to their signature Old Fashioned, the bar, bottle shop, and part-time bakery crafts cocktails like the Notorious F.I.G.

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The Essential Shot Guide [Infographic]

VinePair

The shooter is fueled by coffee liqueur, Baileys , and Grand Marnier , but be sure to pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon to achieve the signature tri-layered look. Take things a step further by setting the top ablaze for a Flaming B-52, or swap out orange liqueur for Frangelico to prep a B-51. Opt for watermelon liqueur.

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

Minnesota Henry & Son (Minneapolis) When Gretchen Skedsvold and Mark Henry relocated from New York City to Minneapolis in 2012, they began to miss wines they couldn’t find in their new market. Now, 15 years later, the shop and wine bar hosts live music (and sizable crowds) nearly every night of the week.

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It’s Everywhere, It’s So Julia — Midori Is Brat

VinePair

It’s to celebrate the launch of Midori, this new Japanese liqueur.” This conversation, of course, never actually happened, but Midori — a bright green Japanese melon liqueur — did actually make its U.S. “A Japanese Gin & Tonic,” they respond, hands already busy prepping the next drink. But something shifted in the mid-2010s.

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