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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

17.77, masterofmalt.com Furore Meloncello An unique twist on limoncello, this Italian digestif combines the gentle sweetness of melon with the extra aromatic quality of organic lemons from the Amalfi Coast. vodka 3/8 oz. The result is a well-balanced liqueur with a true melon flavor that carries through well in cocktails.

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The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023)

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They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Its experimentation knows no bounds, boasting a vast selection of spirits and liqueurs like California Shochu, Dry Rye Reposado Gin, Green Chile Vodka, and this Spiced Pear Liqueur.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Cocktail Should People Order More in 2024?

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While the Martini has made a comeback recently, much of this comeback has come via vodka. The Adonis — an opulent combination of Spanish fino sherry, Italian sweet vermouth and orange bitters — made its debut alongside the first-ever Broadway burlesque show in 1884.

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How Do You Define a Spritz in 2024?

VinePair

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. Then, I’ll make them a Spritz with a different red bitter, or I’ll use my intuition to make them something I think they’ll love.”

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Café Amore

Bartender Barry

While most espresso martinis are made with vodka, I decided to swap it out with whiskey as it pairs better with the coffee notes. I also decided to include one of my favorite digestifs — Amaro Averna. Lastly, to round everything out, I added two dashes of chocolate bitters to the drink. whiskey 1/2 oz. Amaro Averna 1/2 oz.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.

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Drink of the Week: Char & Stave Cafe Amaro

Imbibe Magazine

Using Bluebird Distilling Vodka as the base, the coffee liqueur is infused with Char & Stave’s Arabica beans. The earthy, chocolatey flavors of the coffee are a natural match with bright and bitter botanicals. Or try it in any coffee liqueur application where you want to dial up the complexity.

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