Sweet and flavorful liqueur cocktails
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A modern-classic gin sour poured over crushed ice and veined with blackberry liqueur. Bright, bracing citrus meets dark-fruit sweetness for a refreshingly tart, gently jammy finish.
A dry, rye-forward Manhattan cousin accented by bitter orange and a whisper of maraschino. Silky, urbane, and firmly aperitif.
A bright, silky sour where bourbon meets tangy lemon and rich cherry liqueur, crowned with a tight foam and a cherry-kissed aroma.
A glossy, dessert-leaning riff on the classic Espresso Martini, layering vodka with coffee liqueur, dark chocolate liqueur, and fresh espresso. Hard shaking lifts a thick crema, while a light cocoa dusting and three coffee beans add aroma and theatre.
A vintage-feeling bourbon sour accented with dark crème de cacao, lime, grenadine, and a lick of orange bitters. Bright yet plush, it marries citrus snap with delicate cocoa for a poised, after-supper sipper.
A pre-dinner gin cocktail that folds apricot liqueur and dry vermouth into a crisp, perfumed, Martini-adjacent sipper. Bright citrus oils and a touch of orange bitters lift the stone-fruit aroma without tipping the glass sweet.
A delicate gin sour laced with apricot and a whisper of absinthe, finished with a satiny egg-white foam and a bright twist of lemon. Floral, stone-fruited and lightly aniseed, it drinks like spring in a coupe.
A floral, sparkling riff that pairs vodka and elderflower liqueur with lemon, finished with chilled Champagne. Light and aromatic, it drinks like a springtime aperitif with fine bubbles and a clean, dry finish. Serve in a flute for maximum lift and elegance.
A bright, modern gin cocktail that threads grapefruit’s bite through elderflower perfume and a dry vermouth spine. Honey rounds the edges, orange bitters tie the aromas, and a grapefruit twist lifts it all. Clean, crisp and quietly complex.
A silky, citrus-forward dessert cocktail marrying orange liqueur with a vanilla-herbal liqueur and cream. Fresh orange juice lifts the sweetness, while a firm shake gives a satin texture and gentle froth. Served up and ice-free, it’s an elegant winter digestif with nostalgic charm.
A vivid, rum-forward tropical cocktail where blue curaçao and pineapple turn a brilliant green. Bright lime keeps it taut, while crushed ice and a minty nose make it irresistibly refreshing.
A pre-Prohibition gin classic that marries dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and lemon into a crisp, perfumed aperitif. Bright, dry and faintly floral with a saline-almond echo.
