{"title":"Honorable Mentions - Anders Erickson's Picks for Liqueurs Worth Mentioning","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"benedictine-d-o-m-liqueur","title":"Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey of mystique and refinement with Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, a time-honored elixir that has graced the world's finest bars for centuries. Born from the hallowed halls of a Benedictine monastery, this exquisite herbal liqueur is steeped in tradition and history, offering a unique and distinguished touch to your home cocktail endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Known Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acronym \"D.O.M.\" on the label stands for \"Deo Optimo Maximo,\" which means \"To G*d, Most Good, Most Great\" in Latin. This phrase was often used by Benedictine monks as a tribute to the divine, symbolizing their devotion and the exceptional quality of the liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur features a complex and harmonious blend of 27 herbs and spices, with notes of honey, saffron, nutmeg, and citrus zest. Its velvety texture and warm finish make it a true sensory delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Recipe Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a classic Bénédictine cocktail, try crafting the famous Bobby Burns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 oz Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 dash of Angostura Bitters Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended by \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anders Erickson Spirits Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/anders-erickson-spirits-collection%20\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/anders-erickson-spirits-collection%20\"\u003eAnders Erickson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If your cocktail needs an herbal honey sweetness, you'll get it with Bénédictine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur is produced in the Palais Bénédictine, a beautiful gothic and renaissance-inspired palace located in Fécamp, France. Each batch is carefully crafted using traditional methods and a meticulous distillation process that ensures the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast Word\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich heritage and divine flavor profile, Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur is an essential addition to any home bar. Discover the allure of this monastic secret and elevate your cocktail game to heavenly heights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacardi","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230022844668,"sku":"1830","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/BfYQ_vYkC1yU6KdMsFW9A8o0KpkhcqKb5e_u5y99Ym4_07e32dc0-d062-46dd-973a-b0a5849d4a2e.png?v=1748998684"},{"product_id":"chartreuse-green","title":"Chartreuse Green","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Chartreuse Green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f7bd5b;\"\u003eNEW shop \u003ca title=\"Green Chartreuse Substitutes\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/chartreuse-alternatives\"\u003eChartreuse Substitutes\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right bottle for your Green Chartreuse cocktails. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one and only Chartreuse Green Liqueur. There's \u003cstrong\u003ebeen a lot of chatter\u003c\/strong\u003e about Green Chartreuse and the near impossibility of obtaining a bottle since the middle of 2022. In January 2023, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/what_itissbaby\/status\/1619778162174615552\"\u003ea statement from the Carthusian Monks\u003c\/a\u003e circulated acknowledging that production will remain capped and the product will be highly allocated for the foreseeable future. Please note we didn't fact check the tweet previously linked, but this news is in line with what we've heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Curiada, limited quantities of this sought after standby \u003cstrong\u003ebecome available every 1-3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add your email address on this page to be notified when it's back in stock, and act promptly when you're notified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads up that sometimes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/products\/chartreuse-yellow\"\u003eChartreuse Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e is more readily on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are other curiosities happening with Chartreuse at the moment as well. Have you heard about \u003ca title=\"Buy Chartreuse small size high proof online\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/products\/chartreuse-vegetal-de-la-grande-chartreuse-elixir-vegetal\"\u003ethe high proof, 100ml mini Vegetal Chartreuse\u003c\/a\u003e that's now available? We've been lucky enough to occasionally snag some of that, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our Chartreuse \u0026amp; Beyond Collection to see what other alternatives are available for all your cocktail-making needs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerfully herbaceous with peppery nose. A fresh palate with minty, pine sap and citrus notes. Bittersweet tea at the end leads to a prolonged, lingering taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggest Cocktails with Chartreuse Green \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"On The Wings of Eagles\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/blogs\/news\/on-the-wings-of-eagles-a-cocktail-for-philly-fans\"\u003eOn The Wings of Eagles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Word \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/punchdrink.com\/articles\/yellow-green-chartreuse-cocktail-recipes\/\"\u003eA collection of favorites\u003c\/a\u003e from the team at Punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended By\u003c\/strong\u003e Anders Erickson (and just about every one else, right?) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from over 130 herbs and botanicals, and you notice every single one of them. Green Chartreause makes a memorable drink of every cocktail it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended to be medicine, and dating back to the 1700s, the recipe for Chartreuse is a closely kept secret. Currently, the liqueur is produced in the Aiguenoire Distillery in France. Taste France has done a nice \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tastefrance.com\/us\/stories\/article\/chartreuse-liqueurs-behind-scenes\"\u003econtemporary piece\u003c\/a\u003e detailing the production. Only 2 monks oversee the production process, and the entire process from container sizes to the aging period(s) is also held confidentially. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal note: after many chats with Curiada customers about Chartreuse, tasting the spirit in a few cocktails myself (Last Words are popular around here), and doing a bit of research about the producers I can't help thinking that the Carthusian Monks have a knack for distilling and marketing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 110 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chartreuse","offers":[{"title":"100ml","offer_id":47230023401724,"sku":"1847","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/kqYr1Txa5RuW5uonmx4fvv8whLikHBRM1shUQShdb-I_d048ba88-7cc1-4229-a0ee-da9b05ea793c.png?v=1748998825"},{"product_id":"luxardo-maraschino-liqueur","title":"Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAbout Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discerning drink is worth its weight in cherries and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur is the cherry on top. There are countless imitation cherry liqueurs out there, but Luxardo is what they're all trying to duplicate. The Luxardo marasca cherries, earmarked for greatness at the start of every summer, are what give this liqueur its distinct sweet yet vibrant flavor. Not just any tipple, this is a bottle for those with refined palettes, cocktail enthusiasts who crave a world of high-quality, inventive cocktails at their fingertips. It's the sort of libation you'll be thrilled to have in your home bar, especially when you fancy shaking things up a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're one such passionate cocktailer, you can procure this classic liqueur at Curiada, where the marvellous world of spirits awaits. With their swift 2-5 day delivery, you can start exploring cocktails like the \u003ca title=\"Get to exploring with this modern tropical cocktail: Lost Lake\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/blogs\/news\/get-to-exploring-with-this-modern-tropical-cocktail-lost-lake\"\u003eLost Lake\u003c\/a\u003e sooner rather than later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, a low- ABV Italian liqueur made from the marasca cherry, has offered up a handful of recipes for the liqueur-curious. These recipes include easy-to-make classics like the Hemingway Daiquiri, and other enticing cocktails, so grab a bottle of Luxardo and be prepared to master the art of at-home mixology.”- Forbes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC\u003cspan\u003elear and bright, this cherry-flavored liqueur has an aroma more reminiscent of an eau de vie than a traditional liqueur. The palate, however, reveals a different story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts texture is creamy and viscous,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sugary at the start with an underlying heat, culminating in a vibrant cherry flavor that truly shines through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it might prove a bit too thick and sweet to drink on its own, it's obvious why this liqueur is crucial in rounding out classic cocktails like the Last Word and Aviation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for substitutes, there are a number of less vibrant cherry liqueurs on the market, but none quite captures the magic of Luxardo. More than a liqueur, it's a tradition, a taste of Italy, and a toast to good taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Serves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aviation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis always a winner: dry\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/gins\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/collections\/gins\"\u003egin\u003c\/a\u003e, lemon juice, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnexpected:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Do as they do in Rome, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esip neat as an after dinner drink. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elso ideal spooned over fresh fruits like strawberries, pineapples, or peaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnders Erickson, \"I always like to have a bottle of Luxardo Maraschino handy for a number of classic cocktails.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxardo Maraschino Liqueur is made from Sour Marasca cherries, a prized possession of the Luxardo family. The family cultivates these cherries in the lush orchards nestled within the Euganean Hills in Veneto. Girolamo Luxardo's special formula, crafted in 1821, still serves as the blueprint to produce this exquisite liqueur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the arrival of summer comes the cherry harvest. Orchard harvesters gather the cherries, branches, and leaves and place them in larchwood vats for two years, infusing them with neutral alcohol. This infusion, solids and all, is then distilled thoughtfully. The cherry distillate then ages gracefully in large Finnish ash wood vats for a period of 12-18 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Products from the Producer's of the World's Finest Cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnsurprisingly, we're huge fans of the Luxardo family and their high-quality offerings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/products\/luxardo-sour-cherry-gin\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/products\/luxardo-sour-cherry-gin\"\u003eLuxardo Sour Cherry Gin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Luxardo Maraschino Cherries\" href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/products\/luxardo-maraschino-cherries\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/curiada.com\/products\/luxardo-maraschino-cherries\"\u003eLuxardo Maraschino Cherries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml \u0026amp; 64 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hotaling","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47230034706684,"sku":"24697","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/6217\/6252\/files\/xF6bv4k2X7MTx_GxqCNl3Pxh-lAIlaUzJDE2JURzFNM_2a9559f2-6ba7-403a-9054-1e7c1d52996b.png?v=1748999464"}],"url":"https:\/\/houseofbitterbear.com\/collections\/honorable-mentions-anders-ericksons-picks-for-liqueurs-worth-mentioning.oembed","provider":"House of Bitter Bear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}