Liqueur Day: Sweeten Up Your Celebration
Liqueurs are the unsung heroes behind some of the most beloved cocktails. Whether they add a burst of citrus, a touch of nuttiness, or a smooth, creamy finish, liqueurs bring personality to every pour. This International Liqueur Day, we’re raising our glasses to these flavor-packed bottles with a few classic and creative cocktails you can easily make at home. These recipes are perfect for intimate gatherings, weekend hangouts, or simply treating yourself!
- Mint Chocolate Martini
The luxurious concoction makes an indulgent after-dinner treat.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml vodka
- 15 ml Crème de Menthe (green)
- 15 ml Crème de Cacao (white)
- 30 ml cream or milk
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice until frothy and well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with grated chocolate or a mint leaf.
- Emerald Highball
Light, zesty, and refreshing, this cocktail is perfect for daytime sipping.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml gin
- 20 ml Melon liqueur
- 15 ml lime juice
- Soda water, to top
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake gin, melon liqueur, and lime juice with ice.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or cucumber ribbon.
- Banana Rum Shake
A tropical dessert cocktail that gives a smooth, velvety finish.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml white rum
- 30 ml Crème de Bananes
- 15 ml lime juice
- 30 ml cream or coconut cream
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice until well combined.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass with ice.
- Garnish with banana slices or nutmeg dust.
- Cinnamon Orange Sour
Whisky meets cinnamon liqueur and orange curaçao in this warm, spiced twist on a whisky sour.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml bourbon or whisky
- 20 ml Cinnamon liqueur
- 10 ml Orange Curaçao
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel and cinnamon stick.
- Apricot Royale
This sparkling cocktail combines dry gin, apricot brandy, and bubbles for a bright, fruity aperitif.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml gin
- 20 ml Apricot Brandy
- 10 ml lemon juice
- Sparkling wine, to top
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake gin, apricot brandy, and lemon juice with ice.
- Strain into a wine glass and top with sparkling wine.
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Garnish with a lemon twist.