its unmistakable botanical

bitterness.
Absinthe is made by redistilling
neutral alcohol with botanicals
—the “holy trinity” is
wormwood, anise, and fennel—
to create a concentrated, high-
proof spirit. Other ingredients
that are commonly added
include hyssop, melissa, star
anise, and lemon balm.
Producers then reinfuse the
spirit with more of these
botanicals to give it its
characteristic green hue.
(Sometimes producers skip this
step, which results in “white”
absinthe.)
Advocaat is a traditional
Dutch alcoholic
beverage (eggnock
liqueur) made from eggs
, sugar, and brandy.
The rich and creamy
drink has a smooth,
custard-like consistency.
The typical alcohol
content is generally
between 14% and 20%
ABV.
 Aquavit is a
Scandinavian spirit
distilled from potatoes
or grains that’s flavored
with caraway or dill and
other aromatics like
citrus peel and whole
spices.
 The European Union
(EU) law requires that
caraway and/or dill are
included, though other
herbs, spices, and citrus
flavorings are allowed.
Among those are anise,
cardamom, citrus peel,
clove, juniper,
coriander, cumin, and
fennel.
 Amaretto (Italian for "a
little bitter") is a sweet
Italian liqueur that
originated in Saronno.
 Depending on the brand, it
may be made from
apricot kernels,
bitter almonds, peach
stones, or almonds, all of
which are natural sources
of the benzaldehyde that
provides the almond-like
flavour of the liqueur. It
generally contains 21 to 28
percent alcohol by volume.
 Amer Picon – an orange flavoured French aperatif made with quinine and
spices.
 Anisette, or Anis, is an anise-
flavored liqueur that is
consumed in most
Mediterranean countries.
 It is colorless, and because it
contains sugar, is sweeter than
dry anise flavoured spirits
(e.g. absinthe).
 Benedictine – a Cognac
base blended with secret
herb formula. First made
by the Benedictine monks
in France.

 B&B- a mix of
Benedictine and brandy.
 The most popular types of
bitters are Angostura bitters,
Peychaud's bitters, and
orange bitters.
 The
Angostura story began in
Angostura, Venezuela.
Chambord is the brand
name for a famous French
black raspberry liqueur
with a cognac base.
Campari is an Italian
alcoholic liqueur, considered
an apéritif , depending on the,
obtained from the infusion of
herbs and fruit (including
chinotto and cascarilla) in
alcohol and water. It is a type
of bitters, characterised by its
dark red colour.
 Chartreuse – French spicy, herb-
flavoured, brandy-basd liqueur,
available in both green and yellow.
Green is dryer then yellow.

 It is composed of distilled alcohol

aged with 130 herbs, plants and
flowers.
Crème de cacao is a liqueur
made from cocoa beans.
Depending on the type of
production, it can be white
(blanc) or dark (brun), and it is
often additionally flavored with
vanilla. The dark version
usually has a more intense
flavor.
It is presumed that this liqueur
style was created in France
and that it first appeared in
Crème de cassis (also known as Cassis liqueur) is a sweet,
dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants.
Crème de menthe is an emerald
green, sweet mint-flavored
liqueur. There’s also a “white
creme de menthe” that is
colorless but has the same flavor.
Crème de menthe was invented in
France.
Curacao – an orange flavoured
liqueur made from dried orange
peels.
Drambuie is a sweet, gold-
colored liqueur with a Scotch
whisky base that is accented
with the flavors of Scottish
heather honey, herbs, and
spices. It's produced in Scotland.
 Dubonnet is a sweet,
aromatised wine-based quinquina,
often enjoyed as an aperitif. It is a
blend of fortified wine, herbs, and
spices (including a small amount of
quinine), with fermentation being
stopped by the addition of alcohol.

 The beverage is famous in the UK for

having been the favourite drink of
Queen Elizabeth II and
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Frangelico is the brand name for a

popular Italian hazelnut-flavored liqueur.

Made from an infusion of toasted

hazelnuts, the liqueur includes natural

flavorings like cocoa and vanilla to give it a

complex, delicious taste.

Galliano L'Autentico is a popular

Italian liqueur with a golden yellow

color. The unique herbal flavor

medley is dominated by vanilla and

anise, though its taste is complex.

Grand Marnier is a French brand
of liqueurs. The brand's best-known
product is Grand Marnier Cordon
Rouge, an orange-flavored liqueur
created in 1880 by
Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. It is
made from a blend of
Cognac brandy, distilled essence
of bitter orange, and sugar,
containing 40% alcohol.
Grappa is made by distilling

the pomace (a blend of

grape seeds, stalks, and

stems) leftover from the

wine-making process.

It contains 37.5 to 60

percent alcohol by volume!

Irish Mist is an Irish whiskey
-based liqueur produced in
Tullamore, Ireland.
It is made from aged
Irish whiskey, heather and
clover honey, aromatic herbs
, and other spirits, blended
to an ancient recipe claimed
to be 1,000 years old.Though
it was once 80 US proof (40%
alcohol per volume), Irish
Mist is now 35% or 70 US
Jägermeister is a

German liqueur,

digestif made with 56

herbs and spices.

Kummel is a herbal liqueur flavoured with caraway
seeds, cumin, fennel, orris and other herbs. The
origins of this liqueur's name lie in the generic names for
the key spices with which it is flavoured. In German,
caraway seed is called Kümmel while cumin is
Lillet is a French aromatized aperitif wine
made with a blend of Bordeaux grapes
and fortified with a blend of citrus
liqueurs. There are three varieties to
choose from: Lillet Blanc (made with
Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes),
Lillet Rosé (a blend of Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sémillon grapes)
and Lillet Rouge (Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon).
Lillet’s 17% alcohol by volume (abv) is
higher than a typical glass of wine.
Metaxa is a distilled spirit made in
Greece from brandy and wine
from sun-dried grapes, blended
with Muscat wine.
The spirit is a brown, rich, and
earthy beverage made using a
complex, secret recipe featuring
Greek grapes and spices. It is
usually served on the rocks, neat,
or mixed with sours.
 Midori
 Midori is a popular brand of melon-

flavored liqueur. It's instantly

recognizable as the bright green bottle

that shines behind many bars across

the world.

 Originally produced in Japan by Suntory,

it is a sweet liqueur made with neutral

grain spirit, brandy, and sugar.

 Ouzo is an anise-flavored liquor produced

from grape must (the remnants of wine-

making). It can only be made in Greece and

Cyprus and may include other spices beyond

anise.
 Peppermint schnapps is a

distilled spirit made by adding

peppermint flavoring to a clear

grain spirit. It tastes like a liquid

candy cane, with an astringent,

almost mouthwash-like finish.

Most sources believe the original

version originated in Germany

(in German the

term Schnaps means a strong

alcoholic beverage).
 Pernod aka Pernod Anise is a French anise-

flavored liqueur invented in 1920, after absinthe

was banned in 1915. Making it without wormwood

made it a legal liquor.

 Pernod is made with star anise, fennel, and other

herbs and botanicals. The anise or black licorice

flavor is very strong

Pimm's is an English brand of gin-

based fruit cup but may also be

considered a liqueur or the basis of a

sling or punch.
Sambuca is a clear Italian
liqueur that is primarily
produced with anise and is
often enjoyed as a digestif
after a meal.
Often served straight up in a
snifter with three cofee.beans.
Sloe gin is a British red

liqueur made with gin

and sloes. Sloes are the

fruit (drupe) of Prunus

spinosa, the blackthorn

plant, a relative of the

 Southern Comfort is an American,
naturally fruit-flavored, whiskey liqueur
with fruit and spice accents.

 Bourbon with peach liqueur and frech

peaches.
 Strega
 Strega Liqueur is an herbal Italian
liqueur with a unique flavor and a
distinctive bright yellow color. It's a
digestif (or amaro) made from a
secret recipe that includes about 70
botanicals, most notably saffron,
mint, and juniper berries.

 It hails from the town of Benevento,

Italy and is also known as the
"witches liqueur." A very popular
liqueur in Italy.
Tuaca is unique blend of Italian brandy with

vanilla and Mediterranean citrus was born

during the Italian Renaissance.

 Vandermint is a minted chocolate

Liqueur imported from Holland.

The liqueur is a lush blend of rich

cocoa and a hint of fresh mint.

 Vermouth is a fortified wine that is
flavored with a variety of herbs and
spices. It is traditionally made in two
major styles: dry (white) vermouth and
sweet (red) vermouth.

 Dry vermouth, originating in France, is

famously used to make martinis and is
dry and floral.

 Sweet vermouth usually comes from

Italy, is sweet, spiced, and herbal, and
is used in cocktails like Manhattans and
negronis. Dry and sweet vermouths are
also enjoyed as an aperitif.
  Wild turkey

 Bourbon + sugar and spice and

everything nice.
 Yukon Jack is a Canadian

honey based liqueur, made

from Canadian Whisky and

honey, advertised as “The Black

Sheep of Canadian Liquors”.

 Cachaça is a distilled spirit made

from fermented sugarcane juice. Also

known as pinga, caninha, and other

names, it is the most popular spirit

among distilled alcoholic beverages

in Brazil.

 Outside Brazil, cachaça is used

almost exclusively as an ingredient in

tropical drinks, with the caipirinha

being the most famous cocktail.

 Grenadine is a commonly used nonalcoholic bar syrup characterized
by its deep red color.

 Originally, grenadine was made with a base of pomegranate juice,

which is how it got its name — the French word for pomegranate is grenade.
Maraschino is a liqueur obtained from
the distillation of Marasca cherries.
Apricot
brandy can refer
to a liquor
distilled from
fermented apricot
juice or a liqueur
made from
apricot flesh and
kernels.
 Dirty: With olive juice or brine. Having your drink dirty brings a salty, olive-y,
flavor and makes it a little cloudy looking. Good if you don't like the taste of
alcohol.

 Dry: Drizzle of vermouth. Extra dry means even less vermouth, as in, a splash.

 Wet: More than a drizzle of vermouth.

 Sweet: Sweet vermouth instead of dry vermouth.

 Perfect: Equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a balanced flavor.

 Neat: Alcohol poured straight from the bottle. No vermouth. No chilling. You don't
mess around.

 With a twist: Lemon peel added as a garnish.

 With an olive (or two or three): This is exactly what it sounds like. Also, you
know what sounds delicious but is gross? Blue cheese stuffed olives. Approach
 Dirty Martini

 2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka

 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

 1/2 ounce olive brine

 Garnish: 2 to 4 olives
 French Martini

 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) vodka

 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) pineapple

juice

 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) Chambord* or

other raspberry liqueur

 For the garnish: raspberry (optional)

Bikini Martini

 4 oz. coconut rum

 4 oz. pineapple juice
 2 oz. vodka
 Ice
 1 oz. grenadine
 Maraschino cherries, for garnish
 Pineapple wedge, for garnish
Chocolate martini

 1 tbsp. chocolate syrup, plus more for

drizzling
 2 oz. Baileys
 2 oz. chocolate liqueur
 2 oz. Smirnoff vodka
 Ice
 shaved chocolate (optional)
Lemon Drop Martini

 2 ounces (1/4 cup) quality vodka, try a citron vodka

 3/4 ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) Cointreau or triple sec
 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh squeezed lemon juice
(Juice from 1/2 large lemon)
 3/4 ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) simple syrup, see
our recipe for simple syrup
 Ice
 Lemon sugar, for glass rim
Pomegranate
martini
 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka
 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) 100% pomegranate
juice (purchased or fresh squeezed)
 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) Cointreau
 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup or
maple syrup
Espresso martini

 ice
 100ml vodka
 50ml freshly brewed
espresso coffee
 50ml coffee liqueur (we used
Kahlua)
 4 coffee beans (optional)
Vesper martini

 3 ounces gin

 1 ounce vodka

 1/2 ounce Lillet blanc aperitif

 Garnish: lemon twist

Blood orange
martini
 2 ounces (¼ cup) blood orange juice
 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka
 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) Cointreau
 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) lime juice
 1 teaspoon simple syrup or maple syrup
 2 dashes orange bitters (optional)
 Gibson Martini

 2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka

 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

 Garnish: cocktail onion

Knickerbocker
martini
• 2 ounces Tanqueray 10
• ¾ ounce of dry vermouth
• ½ ounce of sweet vermouth
• Dash orange bitters
• Dash citrus bitters
• Lemon peel, for garnish
Key lime martini

 2 ounces vanilla vodka

 1/2 ounce key lime juice or regular lime juice
 2 tablespoons Coco Real cream of coconut
 1 ounce pineapple juice
 1 ounce heavy cream
 Graham cracker crumbs
Breakfast Martini

 1 1/2 ounces gin

 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (such as Combier)

 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

 1 barspoon orange marmalade

 Garnish: lemon wheel

Mexican Martini

 3 ounces Reposado
Tequila 1.5 ounces Cointreau
 1.5 ounces fresh-squeezed lime juice
 5 ounce martini olive brine juice
 3 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice
 salt, for serving on the rim
 fresh lime wedges, for serving
 martini olives, for serving
Raspberry Martini

 2 ounces (¼ cup) vodka

 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) 100% cranberry
juice (not sweetened**)
 ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice
 ¾ ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) raspberry
syrup (homemade is best, or use
purchased)
 For the garnish: fresh raspberries
Cosmopolitan
Martini
 ▢ 1/2 cup vodka 4 ounces
 ▢ 1/4 cup triple sec
 ▢ 1/4 cup cranberry juice
 ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
 Garnish:
 ▢ Lime or orange peel twist
 Cucumber
martini
 3 thick slices cucumber, plus thin
slices for garnish
 2 1/2 ounces vodka, or gin
 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
 1 cup ice
 Popular gins
 Hendrick's Gin

 Tanqueray.

 Sipsmith Gin.

 The Botanist.

 Bombay Sapphire.

 Plymouth Gin.

 Nolet's Gin.

 Beefeater.

 Gordon's Gin
Knob Creek
Wild Turkey
Evan
Williams
Four
Roses
Michter’s
bourbon
Old Forester
Marker’s Mark
Booker’s
BARRELL BOURBON
Woodford
Reserve
Buffalo Trace
Woodinville Bourbon
 Canadian Club
whiskey
 Claiming to be the only
Canadian whisky that’s blended
before aging in white oak
barrels, Canadian Club, owned
by Beam Suntory, gets its flavor
from rye, rye malt, and barley
malt atop a base whisky made
with corn.
Buchanan’s
Deluxe
 Popular in the States as well

as Latin America,

Buchanan’s 12 Year is noted

for its honey toast, spice,

and fruit flavors.

The
Glenlivet
 Always on the
shortlist for best Scot
ch whiskies
in the world, The
Glenlivet is known for
its long-aged spirits.
Despite not making it
on last year’s top 20
list, The Glenlivet sits
firmly at no. 16 for
Skrewball Peanut
Butter Whiskey
 It doesn’t get more American than

peanut butter and whiskey. Released

in 2018, Skrewball Peanut Butter

Whiskey is new to the list this year —

more proof of the nation’s love for all

things rich in flavor.

Black Velvet
Canadian Whisky
Seagram’s 7
Crown American
Whiskey
Johnnie
Walker Scotch
Whisky
Bullet
Bourbon
Jameson is the
best-selling Irish
whiskey in the
world, with 90
percent of its
production
exported.
 Jim Beam
Bourbon
Whiskey
 Fourth on the list in America, and

the best-selling bourbon in the

world, Jim Beam has been producing

its signature bourbon with the same

proportion of corn, rye, and barley

for more than 220 years.

Jack Daniel’s
Tennessee
Whiskey
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
Crown Royal
Canadian
Whisky
 As the name suggest,

Crown Royal is “fit for a king” —

and was made for one. The

flagship brand, Crown Royal

Deluxe, was created in honor of

King George VI.