Stacole Craft Spirits Book

LEOPOLD BROTHERS DENVER, COLORADO Leopold Brothers Fruit Liqueurs From Colorado’s somewhat mad yet uber-talented Leopold Brothers. Award-winning, all natural, hand-made spirits; environmentally sustainable distillery. Among the distinctive methods used by Leopold Bros. is the separate distillation of each botanical used in flavoring its products prior to blending and final distillation. Items may vary or change without notice Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur #171573 / 750ml / $30.00

CHERRY LIME RICKEY INGREDIENTS ¾ oz. Leopold’s American Small-Batch Gin 1½ oz. Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur ½ oz. fresh lime juice Soda water DIRECTIONS Combine Gin, Cherry Liqueur, fresh lime juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until cold. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with lime. — WWW.LEOPOLDBROS.COM

92pts Beverage Testing Institute American Orange Liqueur #579867 / 750ml / $30.00

90pts Beverage Testing Institute Maraschino Cherry Liqueur #373200 / 750ml / $30.00 New York Sour Apple Liqueur #259585 / 750ml / $29.67 94pts, Gold Medal Beverage Tasting Institute

MUSAR, CHÂTEAU LEBANON, BEKAA VALLEY L’Arack NV #627106 / 750ml / $41.33 From the storied Lebanese Château Musar, L’Arack de Musar is made from grape alcohol with an average age of five years. It is unique in that it is distilled four times with the addition of anise seeds during the 4th distillation, followed by one year of aging in terracotta amphora’s which contribute to its liquorice aromas. The additional distillation results in a very pure, sophisticated and easy to drink Arack. Smooth, sweet and clean, L’Arack de Musar can be enjoyed without water. 4-1/2 Stars, Difford’s Guide

MASSAYA LEBANON, BEKAA VALLEY Arak

#218960 / 750ml / $23.99 #712985 / 375ml / $14.67

An exceptional Lebanese spirit, produced with the finest ingredients using traditional, labor-intensive methods. Indigenous Obeidi grapes are fermented for two weeks, then double distilled in traditional Moorish lid copper stills over vine wood embers. On the third distillation, the spirit is macerated with organic green aniseed from the Syrian slopes of Mount Hermon, which imparts a distinctive aroma and flavor. The spirit is then aged in traditional clay amphorae for two years, lending a subtle color and a notable maturity. Serve El Massaya Arak with two parts cold water. MASSENEZ FRANCE, ALSACE All Massenez Crèmes are a triple concentration of fruit, sugar and eau-de-vie.The taste of these luscious crèmes is achieved by using only the best juice from the freshest fruit, a high dosage of sugar (400 grams per liter) and eau-de-vie. It’s Massenez’s skill in the art of distillation which is responsible for these quintessential Crèmes. Crème de Cassis Liqueur #245041 / 750ml / $22.48 Crème de Fraise Strawberry Liqueur #614812 / 750ml / $22.48 Crème de Mure Blackberry Liqueur #499586 / 750ml / $22.48 Crème de Peche Peach Liqueur #688564 / 750ml / $22.48

NARDINI ITALY, VENETO Cedro #659433 / 1.0L / $38.67

Nardini Acqua di Cedro is a grappa-based liqueur made from the peel of the cedro lemon; this unusual fruit lends a delightful tartness that balances the sweetness. Similar to a limoncello, but clear, Acqua di Cedro is a delicious lemon liqueur. Mix in an array of cocktails, or enjoy chilled. 90-95pts Wine Enthusiast Tagliatella Liqueur Tagliatella, meaning cut, is an infusion of grappa, cherry juice, orange and other natural, aromatic components of the different liquori made at Nardini, then barrel aged. Tagliatella is fruity with predominant aromas of cherry, citrus and summer fruits which follow through on the palate, followed by a bittersweet finish. “…sophisticated Amaro” Wine Enthusiast #692386 / 1.0L / $41.33 #692389 / 375ml / $21.33

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