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Liqueur

SALERS GENTIANE FRANCE Gentiane Liqueur #459105 / 750ml / $18.33

TAYLOR’S BARBADOS Velvet Falernum #677560 / 750ml / $16.33

Classic French beverage created from the roots of Gentiane Lutea, a wild plant that grows at high altitudes in the Auvergne region of France. The roots are steeped in a neutral alcohol base for several months, which is then distilled with an assortment of herbs and matured in Limousin oak casks. The result is a distinctive bittersweet liqueur with earthy vegetal notes complemented by hints of citrus peel, mint and anise. Best over ice with a squeeze of lemon or in a variety of cocktails.

Velvet Falernum has limitless possibilities in mixology. This unique liqueur which displays flavors of lime, almond, vanilla, ginger and clove, is an essential component in Caribbean cocktails including the Mai Tai and Zombie. Made from an infusion of spices and lime juice into sugar cane syrup and Barbados Rum. 90-95pts Wine Enthusiast

ZIRBENZ AUSTRIA Stone Pine Liqueur #677462 / 750ml / $33.33

ST. ELIZABETH WEST INDIES Allspice Dram #677564 / 750ml / $25.99

Produced by the same Austrian family since 1797, Zirbenz draws its flavor and natural red color from the freshly picked fruit of the Arolla Stone Pine grown in the Austrian Alps. With a taste and nose instantly familiar, Zirbenz is very smooth, slightly sweet, and has a crisp pine floral finish. 90-95pts Wine Enthusiast

From its origins in the tropical hills and valleys of Jamaica, the allspice berry has for generations been prized for its exceptional tastes of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg and a pepper note that dazzles the palate. The allspice liqueur, known in classic cocktails as “Pimento Dram,” brings together the fine pot-still rum and classic allspice berries of Jamaica. For classic cocktails, Wassail and other punches, mulled wine, continental and island cuisine.

ST. GEORGE SPIRITS CALIFORNIA Raspberry Liqueur

#412097 / 750ml / $30.67 #881762 / 200ml / $12.67

“Genuine and luscious beyond words.” A show-stopper. This is what all raspberry liqueurs aspire to, with a luxurious mouthfeel and just the right balance between sweet and tart. 5 Stars “TOP 75” Spirits of 2014, Spirit Journal

Spiced Pear Liqueur #467386 / 750ml / $30.67 #423356 / 200ml / $12.67

ESPRESSO MARTINI INGREDIENTS 1 oz premium top shelf vodka 1 oz espresso shot 1 oz St. Georges NOLA coffee liqueur Sweetener to taste DIRECTIONS Pre-chill a martini glass. Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. The better you shake the cocktail, the better your foam will be on the finished drink. Garnish with espresso beans.

“Flawless purity... tangy, fruity, almost pastry-like.” Spiced Pear Liqueur has a crisp pear perfume and a long, lush finish with a hint of spice. Sip it alongside a cheese plate or pair it with pork, duck, or other meats ending in the letter K. 4 Stars Highly Recommended, Spirit Journal

NOLA Coffee Liqueur #487541 / 750ml / $30.67

Made from cold-brewed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans, French chicory root, Madagascar vanilla and organic cane sugar, NOLA Coffee Liqueur shows an abiding love for New Orleans-style coffee. Robust, flavorful and deeply satisfying.

“Fresh and sophisticated” LA Times “Absurdly Delicious” Master of Malt

— BEANSCENEMAG.COM

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