National Liqueur Day

It's time to add some flavor to your cocktail!

On National Liqueur Day (October 16), we celebrate these sweet sippers by encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone and trying something new. Create your own signature cocktail by simply combining a base spirit (i.e., vodka), the flavor of your choice (i.e., coffee, hazelnut), and some simple syrup. It's also a great excuse to use cordial glasses that have been collecting dust for who knows how long.

So sit back, take a sip, and celebrate with one (or more) of these liqueur-inspired cocktails:

Alaskan Polar Bear

This amaretto almond liqueur-based cocktail is a real crowd-pleaser. It's also about as close as Floridians will get to Alaska or a polar bear during the winter.

Ingredients

1 oz Amaretto almond liqueur

1 oz Frangelico® hazelnut liqueur

1 oz Chocolate liqueur

1 oz chocolate syrup

1 scoop ice cream

1½ oz whipped cream

Directions

Blend ingredients until of milkshake consistency.

Pour into a highball glass.

Garnish with whipped cream and serve with a straw.


Dragon Ball

This high-alcoholic shooter boasts a green color, earning the name Dragon Ball. However, if you shoot one too many, you could find yourself playing with fire.

Ingredients

½ parts Absinthe

¼ parts Goldschläger® cinnamon Schnapps

¼ parts Tequila

Directions

Fill a shot glass half full with absinthe, then add the Goldschläger and tequila.
Serve immediately.


Irish Flag

For a fun way to celebrate St Patrick's Day (a little early) or the Irish culture in general, this Irish flag shot is made by layering green, white, and orange libations to mimic the colors of the Irish flag. The combination tastes better than it sounds.

Ingredients

1 oz crème de menthe (green)

1 oz Irish cream liqueur (white)

1 oz Grand Marnier (orange)

Directions

In order above, pour into a cordial glass so that each ingredient floats on the preceding for a layered effect.

Note: Ingredients are best chilled, so refrigerate the bottles before pouring.


Mocha Martini

A perfect blend of chocolate and coffee liqueurs, the Mocha Martini is a great alternative for a brunch cocktail. If you're not feeling it for brunch, it also makes a delicious after-dinner sweet treat.

Ingredients

1 ½ ounces vodka

1 ounce espresso

½ ounce coffee liqueur

½ ounce creme de cocoa

Garnish: Maraschino cherries or a chocolate truffle (optional)

Directions

Combine the ingredients into a shaker with ice; shake until well-chilled.

Strain into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with 1-2 Maraschino cherries or a chocolate truffle, skewered with a toothpick.

Tootsie Roll

An adult twist on a childhood favorite - just in time for Halloween! This cocktail combines a sweet combo of Kahlua and orange juice to give you that classic candy flavor.

Ingredients

3 oz orange juice

2 oz coffee liqueur (preferably Kahlua)

Garnish: two Tootsie Rolls on a toothpick

Instructions

Combine orange juice and coffee liqueur in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake well.

Strain into small martini glasses.

Garnish with an actual Tootsie Roll.

Need help selecting the perfect liqueur to help you celebrate National Liqueur Day? Stop into Universal Fine Wine & Spirits today! At Universal Fine Wine & Spirits, we want to make sure you are going home with the perfect ingredients to complete your meal or celebration. We will be more than happy to help answer any of your questions. Come in and talk to an employee, give us a call at 727-937-8330, or visit our website!


Sources

https://nationaltoday.com/national-liqueur-day/

https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-liqueur-day

https://www.tikitangoatl.com/national-liqueur-day