Liqueur
Massenez pear and cherry, Gabriel Boudier crèmes and Vergnano maraschino show where this shelf comes from, mostly France and Italy.
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Liqueur questions
How much alcohol is in liqueur?
Most liqueurs are between 15 and 30% alcohol. Cream liqueurs sit around 15 to 17%, and many fruit liqueurs are 20 to 25%. Orange liqueurs like Cointreau and some herbal liqueurs reach 40%, and green Chartreuse is 55%. Always check the label, especially if you're substituting one liqueur for another in a cocktail.
What is maraschino liqueur?
Maraschino is a clear, dry cherry liqueur made by distilling marasca cherries, including their pits and leaves, then sweetening the spirit. It has a floral, nutty, almond-like taste rather than candy cherry. Luxardo is the classic brand. It's essential in classic cocktails like the Aviation, the Last Word, the Martinez and the Hemingway Daiquiri.
What is crème de cassis?
Crème de cassis is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants, traditionally in Burgundy around Dijon. It's the key ingredient in a kir, made with dry white wine, usually aligoté, and the kir royale, made with Champagne. It's also used in cocktails like the El Diablo and adds fruit to desserts.