Liqueurs/Cordials

Concise descriptions of the most popular liqueurs used in creating great cocktails.

An anise-flavored liqueur that was originally 136 proof and made with the harmful wormwood. This potent liqueur has been outlawed in many countries for years, but is making a comeback. Abisante, Pernod and Herbsaint now replace Absinthe in cocktail recipes.

Advocaat is a liqueur from Holland made of egg yolks, brandy, sugar and vanilla.

Amaretto is a popular almond flavored liqueur made with apricot pits.

Amaro Averna Liqueur is a popular Italian digestif made of herbs, roots and spices with caramel.

Amer Picon is a bitter aperitif brand produced in France with a distinct flavor marked by orange. It was used in many classic cocktails, though is now rare to find, especially outside of Europe.

Bärenjäger is a honey liqueur made in Germany that is based on a mead-like spirit dating back to the 15th century.

Made of herbs, roots and sugar with a Cognac base.

Campari is a popular bitter aperitif produced in Italy. This brand is one of the iconic ingredients for before dinner cocktails and its unique taste makes it ideal for pairing with gin, whiskey, and a variety of fruits.

Chambord is a premium, all-natural black raspberry liqueur produced in the LoireValley, south of Paris, France.

Chartreuse is an herbal liqueur made by the Carthusian monks since 1605. There are two varieties of Chartreuse: green and yellow.

Creme de menthe is a mint flavored liqueur that is commonly used in cocktails and comes in white and green.

Domaine de Canton is a ginger liqueur with an eau de vie and Cognac base that is flavored with fresh Vietnamese ginger.

Drambuie is a popular Scotch whisky based liqueur made with honey, herbs, and spices and an essential ingredient for cocktails such as the Rusty Nail.

Released in late 2006, Ecstasy is a unique, high-proof liqueur with the flavor of pomegranate and citrus along with natural stimulants such as taurine and guarana.

Frangelico is a popular brand of hazelnut flavored liqueur that is used in many favorite cocktails and comes in a distinct, monk-like bottle that cannot be missed.

A delightful brandy-based orange liqueur from Trieste, Italy that is comparable to Grand Marnier. It is blended with sun-ripened Mediterranean oranges and the combination of that citrus with the Italian VSOP creates a lovely, rich liqueur.

Hiram Walker produces a seasonal flavor of liqueur with the flavor of gingerbread that makes it easy to get one of the favorite flavors of the holiday season in cocktails.

Hiram Walker has released a seasonal flavor called Pumpkin Spice. While this is only available during the holiday season it does fill a niche for a favorite cocktail, the Pumpkin Martini.

Hpnotiq liqueur is a popular pale blue liqueur made of vodka, Cognac and tropical fruit.

Irish cream is a popular liqueur made of Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream. Find cocktails, brands and more information about this liqueur.

Jagermeister is a herbal liqueur produced in Germany with a somewhat notorious reputation which is often served in shooters but can also be enjoyed in finer cocktails. Find information, history, rumors and cocktails about Jaegermeister in this profile.

Kahlua Coffee Cream is a limited edition bottling offered in 2009 that combines the liqueur's signature coffee flavors with cream.

Lemoncello is a thick, sweet dessert cordial with an intense lemon-flavor.

For years, if you wanted to make a lychee flavored cocktail you needed to use a puree of the small Asian fruit or the fresh lychees themselves. A few alcohol producers have changed that and are now producing some wonderful lychee liqueurs that make mixing this exotic fruit easier.

Maraschino liqueur is a Marasca cherry flavored cordial that is used in many popular cocktails and is a good distilled spirit to stock in any bar.

Midori is a melon-flavored liqueur that has a beautiful green color and is the key ingredient in many popular cocktails that take on the same hue.

Navan is a liqueur with a Cognac base flavored with natural black vanilla from Madagascar.

PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur is the first true pomegranate-flavored liqueur available. This premium liqueur is a great way to add the sweet, tart flavor of the pomegranate fruit to a variety of cocktails.

Pimento dram is an allspice flavored liqueur that makes an appearance in cocktails on occasion and is good to have in a bar stock.

St. Germain is an all-natural elderflower liqueur produced in France released in 2007.

Starbucks, the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world, has stepped into the distilled market with two liqueurs. The Cream Liqueur and Coffee Liqueur produced by Starbucks bring the taste of the company's coffees, lattes and espressos into the cocktail world and are perfect for creating coffee flavored drinks.

Strega is a yellow Italian liqueur that has been made since 1860 of a variety of herbs and spices, including mint and saffron.

TY KU Liqueur is a sake and Asian vodka based liqueur with over 20 all natural fruits and botanicals, all of which add health benefits to the spirit. This new distilled spirit is one to know and can easily become your favorite new liqueur.

A fortified wine aromatized with herbs and spices that comes in a few varieties, most commonly dry and sweet. Although it is not a distilled liqueur, it is a common mixer that is essential for making Manhattans and Martinis.

A luscious pink liqueur from France that infuses mango, Provence blood oranges and passion fruit in premium vodka.

VeeV is a liquor made from Brazilian acai berries that has an exotic flavor profile perfect for new and creative cocktails.