European Fruit Liqueurs

This Italian liqueur is made with lemon zest that is left to infuse in a neutral spirit. The combination is mixed with sugar and water, and it is then filtered after a resting period. Although it is enjoyed and produced throughout Italy, limon... READ MORE

This classic triple sec was created by the Cointreau brothers, who managed to distill sweet and bitter orange peels to create a slightly sweet, fresh liqueur with incredibly concentrated flavor. The brand was first registered as triple sec in 1885... READ MORE

Created in 1880 by Louis Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge (lit. red ribbon) is a sophisticated blend of cognacs infused with the distilled essence of bitter oranges. In addition to Lapostolle's secret touc... READ MORE

Hailing from Padua, this Italian liqueur was invented in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers. It has been produced following the original secret infusion that combines bitter and sweet oranges, rhubarb, herbs, and alcohol. It is characterized by its com... READ MORE

Ginjinha (Ginja) is a traditional sour cherry liqueur that is mostly associated with Óbidos and Alcobaça, but the drink is enjoyed throughout the country, and it is also especially popular in Lisbon and Algarve. The creation... READ MORE

Triple sec is a French term for clear, orange-flavored liqueurs. They are traditionally distilled from a macerate of dried orange peels and a neutral spirit. The origin of triple sec is undoubtedly French, though it is disputed who was th... READ MORE

Picon is a bittersweet orange-flavored French liqueur, officially classified as a bitter, which is commonly paired with beer. It was created in 1932 by Gaétan Picon, who was an apprentice at a distillery before he was stationed in ... READ MORE

Also known as Cuarenta y Tres, which translates as forty-three, this sweet liqueur was first produced in the 1940s by Diego Zamora and other members of the Zamora family who claim that their recipe was based on an ancient liqueur... READ MORE

This clear cherry-flavored liqueur dates back to the 16th century when it was first made by Dominican monks in Zadar. It is produced from the fruits (including the pits) of Marasca cherries, which give Maraschino its unique, intense aroma... READ MORE

Pacharán is a sloe-flavored liqueur that is mostly associated with Navarre, but it is also enjoyed in other Spanish regions. The drink is made by macerating sloes (blackthorn) in an anise-flavored spirit. Sometimes, bay leaves, roa... READ MORE

Rinquinquin is a popular, peach-flavored Provençal aperitif. The base is made with white wine, while the flavorings come from peaches and peach leaves. The resulting drink has an intense aroma dominated by peach notes, while the fl... READ MORE

Kitron is a traditional citron liqueur hailing from the Greek island of Naxos. It is made from citron leaves (Citrus medica) that are macerated in neutral alcohol. The macerate is distilled, and the spirit is then mixed with suga... READ MORE

Passoã is a passion fruit liqueur that is produced in France with passion fruit sourced from Brazil. It was created in 1985, and it is currently bottled at 17%. The liqueur has a dominant passion fruit aroma. On the palate, honey s... READ MORE

Aurum is a brandy-based, orange-flavored liqueur that hails from Pescara. It is made with aged brandy and an orange infusion, while the distinctive orange color is also attained with the addition of saffron. The liqueur is aged before it ... READ MORE

Zedda Piras is a myrtle liqueur that is produced on Sardinia. The exact recipe is not known, but small myrtle berries that grow wild across the island are the main ingredient. They are macerated in alcohol, and the macerate is then sweete... READ MORE

Mandarinetto is a traditional Sicilian liqueur made with fresh, organic mandarin oranges. It is prepared with freshly peeled mandarin skins macerated in neutral alcohol. The macerate is sweetened and mixed with water to reach the desired ... READ MORE

Damson gin is a type of liqueur that is traditionally associated with the United Kingdom. It is made with damson plums, sugar, and gin. The plums are steeped in gin for several months until the sugar and the juices are thoroughly infused.... READ MORE

Oranjebitter is an orange-flavored liqueur that hails from the Netherlands. It first appeared in the 17th century, but it was not popularized until 1814 and the coronation of William I. The original was made with sugar, but later versions... READ MORE

Amaranca is an award-winning orange-flavored amaro from Sicily that was inspired by an old family recipe. This artisanal liqueur is flavored with Sicilian wild orange (Citrus aurantium) and a herbal infusion made with various herbs and ro... READ MORE

Bargnolino is an Italian liqueur made with sloe berries (blackthorn), locally known as bargnö or bargnòl. The liqueur is made by macerating sloes in a neutral spirit for several weeks. The macerate is then sweetened and dilute... READ MORE

Fatourada is an orange-flavored liqueur from the Greek island Kythira. It is made with a strong pomace spirit (tsipouro), spices, and a citrusy infusion attained from local citrus fruit. The liqueur has an ancient tradition on the island,... READ MORE

Gran Gala is a rich orange-flavored liqueur made with a brandy base. The drink has Italian origins—it was initially created in Trieste—but it is now imported and bottled by Sazerac. This velvety smooth liqueur blends the fines... READ MORE

Mirinello is an Italian liqueur that is made with wild cherries that grow around Torremaggiore. The fruit of this cherry tree is small, and to make the liqueur, the cherries are traditionally picked by hand. They are then steeped in alcoh... READ MORE

Nanassino is a type of Italian liqueur that is made with prickly pears (fichi d’India). It is traditional for Amalfi coast, Salento, and Cilento—where prickly pears are abundant and usually grow wild. Nanassino is mad... READ MORE