Liqueurs are tasty additions to any cocktail. These distilled spirits get their sweet flavors from the various extracts added to them during production. Some are more often seen in recipes than others, so knowing which are more flexible will maximize the number of different drinks you can mix at home. Whether you like to unwind with a cocktail after work or have a party planned, here are a few types of liqueurs to buy to make numerous and varied beverages.

Versatile Liqueurs to Add to Your Bar

1. Amaretto

Amaretto is an almond-flavored beverage. It often gets its nutty, sweet taste from apricot pits steeped in brandy. The Amaretto Sour is one of the most popular cocktails made with this tasty ingredient. To make one, simply combine it with a sweet and sour mixer and lemon-lime soda. Amaretto is also the main ingredient in the Alabama Slammer. It includes peach liqueur and gin, finished with a splash of orange juice and sweet and sour mix.  

2. Orange Liqueur

This option adds zesty citrus notes to several cocktails. It is made with column- or pot-distilled spirits and orange peels. When browsing the aisles at your local liquor store, pick up vodka and lime juice to create a refreshing Kamikaze. To make a Sidecar, mix it with cognac, lemon juice, and super-fine sugar.

3. Coffee Liqueur

Coffee liqueur adds a smooth texture to dessert cocktails. On its own, it tastes like sweet coffee with cream and a boozy kick. It’s often paired with vodka and heavy cream to create White Russians. For a decadent Caramel Apple Martini, mix it with apple and butterscotch schnapps and vodka.

4. Irish Cream 

Irish cream liqueur has the consistency of a thick, milky espresso. The vanilla and toasted caramel flavor add sweet notes to the coffee base. It also adds nutty undertones to cocktails made with rum and fruit-flavored liqueurs.

5. Bénédictine

This French herbal liqueur has hints of green tea, spice, and honey. It was popular in the 1930s, when people paired it with brandy to create the B&B cocktail. You can fashion the classic beverage at home or pair it with your favorite spirit for a new, unique creation that’s guaranteed to be flavorful.

To find the above liqueurs all in one place, visit Evergreen Liquor Store in Kalispell, MT. For over 30 years, this liquor shop has been known throughout the area for its vast inventory of high-quality products. They even offer a selection of Montana-made vodka and whiskey. Follow them on Facebook for new merchandise alerts, visit them online to learn more about their specials, or call (406) 755-1408 to ask what they have in stock.