As liqueurs are quickly becoming bigger stars of the mixed-drink world, more varieties are popping up. Flavored with fruit, herbs, nuts, spices, flowers or cream, these sugary cocktail counterparts are beginning to take the main stage with recipes that are liqueur-centric, such as the Chartreuse Swizzle featured on our Top 10 Cocktails list. From the herbal Harlem Liqueur and the blissfully-sweet Zen Green Tea Liqueur to the flowery St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, we've got reviews of top brands.
Featured Liqueur Reviews
OF BEARS AND BEES Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur
If Winnie the Pooh drank alcohol, we think he would enjoy this liqueur. Distilled from neutral grain alcohol, it has a lovely honey bouquet and ultra-sweet taste.
AVOID THE HUMDRUM hum Botanical Spirit
Paint the town red with hum, a claret-colored liqueur instilled with hibiscus, ginger, cardamom and kaffir lime. Drink it straight or in a Hum & Soda!
HEALTH CZECH Becherovka
If you like bitter liqueurs like Jaegermeister, then try this Czech export, which is made from more than 30 herbs and spices, including cinnamon, anise and clove.