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Liqueurs: Liqueurs are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits, or nuts. Liqueurs are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy, and eau de vie which contain no sugar. Most liqueurs range between 15% and 70% alcohol by volume.

 

Becherovka Liqueur Czech Republic

Been to Prague? If so, you most likely had some of this. Delicious to sip after dinner in an iced glass. Or, try it with tonic and a slice of lime like they do in Prague.

$25.25

 

Briottet Creme de Cassis

Produced within the commune of Dijon. Briottet offers the most recognizable and opulent example of a fine Cassis, using only one variety of blackcurrant, 'Noir de Bourgogne' which is considered to be the best. The aroma of Briottet Crème de Cassis is striking and ripe, foreshadowing the rich flavors to come. It fills the palate with thick, luscious fruit. The liqueur is clean and elegant, showing impeccable balance.

$27.25

 

Sambuca Ramazzoti

We like this one because it is not quite as sweet as some of the other Sambucas on the market, and also, a great price.

$17.50

 

Rothman & Winter Creme de Violette

The first true Creme de Violette available in the U.S. in over a decade, Ideal for classic cocktails such as the Aviation and Blue Moon and champagne cocktails. Produced in Austria from the Queen Charlotte and March Violets found in the Alps. Check out this site for recipes.

$25.50

 

St. Germain

An enticing low alcohol liqueur made from distilled elder flowers. The delicate floral notes make this an excellent chilled after dinner drink or an exciting ingredient for cocktails.

$34.75

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Herbsaint Legendre

This is supposedly the original formula of Herbsaint, taken off the market at the same time Absinthe was. It contains thujone, the chemical that is produced by wormwood and, in this case, mugwort. It has less of a licorice flavor than regular herbsaint and is more complex and herbaceous. This really stands up as an interesting alternative to Absinthe.

$35.75

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Herbsaint

Basically, an American version of Pastis, or an anis flavored liqueur. It can be drunk with water and ice, but it is most famously used as an ingredient
in the famous Sazerac Cocktail. (See the newsletter page of our web site for a recipe.)

$21.00

   
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